Kenosha police deploy Taser after man flees traffic stop; officer suffers minor injuries

A 26-year-old man was arrested after he attempted to flee police who deployed a taser to subdue him following a traffic stop in the 2100 block of 50th Street on Tuesday.

The Kenosha man was a passenger in the vehicle that officers had stopped at 4:44 pm for an equipment violation, according to Lt. Josh Hecker of the Kenosha Police Department.

“Essentially officers conducted a traffic stop and the passenger fled on foot. They took chase and they were able to take the guy into custody. But in the meantime, the guy fleeing resisted arrest,” said Hecker. “We had to use force against the passenger.”

Police used the electronic control device as the man resisted. An officer suffered minor injuries in the incident but he was able to return to duty, Hecker said.

Drone footage from the Wisconsin State Patrol shows a suspect from a vehicle crash that was reported at 9:39 am at Interstate 94 and Highway C on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.

Wisconsin State Patrol

Hecker said the pursuit lasted a few minutes as officers struggled with the man before taking him into custody.

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Felony charges of fleeing and eluding and resisting arrest causing injury to an officer, along with a probation violation, were recommended, Hecker said.

Mugshots: Kenosha County criminal complaints from Jan. 28-30

Amanda Jean Bloom

Amanda Jean Bloom36, of Racine, faces charges of retail theft (intentionally take between $500-$5,000), possession of drug paraphernalia, and bail jumping.

Derek Michael Goheen

Derek Michael Goheen37, of Kenosha, faces charges of strangulation and suffocation, battery, and disorderly conduct.

Juan Walter Goins

Juan Walter Goins23, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, faces charges of taking and driving vehicle without owner’s consent, and resisting or obstructing an officer.

Scott Alan Kania

Scott Alan Kania33, of Kenosha, faces charges of third degree sexual assault, and battery.

Amanda Elizabeth Onslow

Amanda Elizabeth Onslow28, Kenosha, faces charges of bail jumping, disorderly conduct, and substantial battery (intend bodily harm).

Nadeem Rasul

Nadeem Rasul43, of Kenosha, faces charges of bail jumping.

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