Gogebic County, MI – A 30-year-old Wisconsin man is behind bars after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a 50-mile high-speed chase that stretched across county and state lines.
Suspect Identified
Authorities confirmed the suspect as Robert Henry Ganz-Brown Jr., 30, of Superior, Wisconsin. Deputies said they were investigating a stolen vehicle linked to Ganz-Brown when they located him near the Walmart in Ironwood, Michigan.
The Pursuit
- The chase spanned roughly 50 miles and involved several agencies.
- Officers deployed stop sticks, successfully ending the pursuit.
- After the vehicle stopped, Ganz-Brown attempted to flee on foot but was subdued using a taser.
Agencies Involved
The following agencies assisted in the pursuit and arrest:
- Gogebic County Sheriff’s Office
- Ironwood Public Safety Department
- Michigan State Police
- Iron County (WI) Sheriff’s Office
- Hurley Police Department
- Beacon Ambulance
Charges Filed
Ganz-Brown is currently being held in the Gogebic County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond after prosecutors authorized a 12-count warrant filed in the 98th District Court.
As per reports, the charges include:
- 4 counts of fleeing a police officer
- 2 counts of throwing objects at vehicles
- 1 count of possessing stolen property
- 4 counts of resisting a police officer
- 1 count of reckless driving
In addition, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections has issued an extraditable warrant with no bond.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings
Local Michigan agencies have issued citations for violations committed in the state. It remains unclear whether Wisconsin authorities will pursue additional charges related to the case.
Authorities said this case underscores the risks involved in multi-county pursuits and the importance of interagency cooperation in capturing suspects who cross jurisdictions.
What do you think about this 50-mile chase and the charges filed? Should Wisconsin also move forward with additional charges? Share your thoughts in the comments.
