Anthony D. Springman, 22, of rural Tomah was arrested in Elroy on Saturday night after a vehicle pursuit that had begun in Monroe County.
At about 9:07 p.m., a Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a vehicle driven by Springman traveling roughly 95 mph in a posted 55-mph speed zone in the Kendall area. The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, which fled into Juneau County.
Upon entering Elroy, Springman shut off the vehicle’s headlights and continued to attempt to elude the deputy. Springman’s vehicle struck a deer, which caused the hood latch to fail and the vehicle’s hood to open. Springman stopped abruptly, and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office vehicle struck the rear of Springman’s vehicle, causing moderate damage to both vehicles.
Springman surrendered and was arrested without incident. There were no injuries as a result of the pursuit.
The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office and the Elroy Police Department assisted at the scene. The Elroy Police Department is conducting the investigation regarding the traffic collision between Springman’s vehicle and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office vehicle.
Springman was taken to the Monroe County Jail and booked for the following crimes:
• Vehicle operator fleeing/eluding an officer
• Second-degree recklessly endangering safety
• Bail jumping (misdemeanor)
• Possession of THC
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
Springman was issued traffic citations for the following violations:
• Speeding in a 55-mph zone (4044 mph over)
• Operating while under the influence — restricted controlled substance (first offense)
• Operating while suspended (first offense)
• Operating without required lamps lighted
