Overview
- Police identified the suspect as Benjamin L. Feltz, 37, who is in custody on charges including first-degree recklessly endangering safety and operating while under the influence (third offense).
- The Feb. 17 incident began in Wisconsin Rapids when Feltz entered a parked ambulance as two paramedics treated a patient, forcing the medics to exit while the patient remained secured in back.
- The pursuit lasted roughly 40 minutes and exceeded 90 mph, with multiple failed spike-strip attempts before Pittsville police disabled a tire and the ambulance became stuck in a muddy field near Highway 73.
- Body- and squad-camera footage shows officers using a drone and ballistic shields before the suspect emerged naked and unarmed and was arrested without gunfire.
- A preliminary breath test registered 0.00 BrAC; the complaint notes Feltz reported ingesting a chemical cleaner and possibly marijuana, blood-test results are pending, and the patient was evaluated at a hospital without reported physical injuries.