Paul Vinson : Mequon Police Chase: Fatal Crash Suspect Charged

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Ozaukee County prosecutors have charged a Milwaukee man, Paul Vinson, for fleeing a traffic stop in Mequon and being involved in a fatal crash. The incident occurred last November, and Vinson was later charged in a Waukesha County pursuit that resulted in a rollover crash, killing two of his sons. Despite pleading not guilty in the Waukesha case, Vinson faces charges of attempting to flee/elude police, obstructing an officer, and felony bail jumping in Ozaukee County. The police chase started at Port Washington and Donges Bay, with Vinson driving and a woman and children in the car. He has yet to appear in court for these charges.

Man Charged in Police Chase and Fatal Crash in Mequon, Wisconsin

MEQUON, Wis. – Ozaukee County prosecutors have recently filed charges against a Milwaukee man in connection with a police chase incident that took place in Mequon last November. The accused individual, identified as 30-year-old Paul Vinson, was also involved in a fatal crash in a separate incident in Waukesha County.

Details of the Incident

The incident in Mequon began with a routine traffic stop at the intersection of Port Washington and Donges Bay on the night of November 7, 2023. According to a criminal complaint, Vinson was behind the wheel of the vehicle, accompanied by a woman in the front passenger seat and two children in the back seats. The officer who initiated the stop noticed the smell of marijuana emanating from the vehicle.

Upon being asked for identification, Vinson verbally provided a false name and did not possess a driver’s license. As the officer attempted to verify the passenger’s information and inquire about the marijuana smell, Vinson abruptly accelerated the vehicle, nearly striking the officer’s foot in the process.

The Police Pursuit

A high-speed pursuit ensued as Vinson fled southbound on Port Washington Road. Despite the officer’s efforts to catch up, reaching speeds of 83 mph in a 35 mph zone, Vinson managed to evade capture by making a swift turn onto County Line Road and onto I-43 southbound. The pursuit was eventually called off due to safety concerns.

Authorities were able to identify Vinson as the driver through a combination of a phone number and a Wisconsin Department of Transportation photograph. Subsequent investigations led police to the woman in the passenger seat, but Vinson evaded further questioning by refusing to engage with law enforcement.

Legal Ramifications

Vinson now faces charges of attempting to flee or elude police, obstructing an officer, and felony bail jumping in connection with the Mequon incident. He is yet to make an appearance in court to address these charges.

Following the Mequon incident, Vinson was implicated in a tragic crash in Waukesha County that resulted in the death of two of his sons. He has entered a plea of not guilty in relation to that case.

Conclusion

The series of events involving Paul Vinson serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of reckless actions on the road. As legal proceedings unfold, the community awaits further developments in this ongoing case.