SUSPECT SLIPS CUFFS, ESCAPES FROM COP CAR AND STEALS DIFFERENT COP CAR

Heroin trafficking suspect escapes squad car, leads deputies on chase in Adams County, Wisconsin

WMTV
February 13, 2018

ADAMS COUNTY, Wis. -- A 27-year-old man arrested during a traffic stop escaped through a squad car window and led deputies on a chase in a stolen squad car Monday night.

Around 10 p.m., members of the Adams and Marquette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle driven by Levi Hedding, age 27 of Coloma, in the 2800 of STH 13. Hedding had active warrants for his arrest and was a suspect in a heroin trafficking case.

According to the Adams County Sheriff’s Department, while deputies were processing evidence, Hedding slipped out of his handcuffs and escaped through the rear window of an Adams County squad car. He then got into a Marquette County squad car and fled the scene. Hedding led deputies on an 18 mile chase until the squad car he stole entered a ditch and hit a tree on County Highway EE near 2nd Avenue.

Authorities say Hedding attempted to run away on foot, but was caught by a Marquette County K9 and deputies from both agencies. Hedding was taken to a local hospital for injuries received from the K9 arrest.

Hedding is currently in custody and faces charges of Possession of Heroin with Intent to Deliver, Escape, Operate Vehicle Without Owner’s Consent, Operating with a Restricted Controlled Substance, Reckless Driving, Obstructing/Resisting an Officer, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Operate Without a Valid Driver’s License, Felony Fleeing and Felony Bail Jumping.