Escaped Prisoner's Crime Spree: Carjackings and Arrest in Wisconsin
TL;DR
A prisoner being transported to jail in Illinois escaped police custody, carjacked two vehicles, and led police on a chase into Wisconsin before being arrested. The prisoner managed to slip his handcuffs, break free from officers, and carjack a maroon-colored Ford van and later a white Chevrolet Camaro. The Camaro was located using its On-Star locator service, leading to the arrest of the escaped prisoner by Wisconsin State Police. The investigation is ongoing.
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