I-94 Police Chase in Wisconsin Ends With Arrests After Rental Cars Stolen From Minneapolis Company

BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wisconsin — A high-speed pursuit on Interstate 94 ended in Monroe County on Tuesday after authorities tracked two stolen rental cars reported missing from a Minneapolis company.

Pursuit Begins in Jackson County

The chase began around 7:22 a.m. when the Wisconsin State Patrol alerted the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office about two eastbound vehicles suspected of being stolen rentals. Deputies attempted to stop the cars as they entered Jackson County, but both allegedly sped away.

One driver abandoned their vehicle near an eastbound rest stop and fled into the woods. The vehicle was recovered, but the suspect was not located.

Tire Deflation Ends Second Chase

The second car continued into Monroe County, where deputies deployed tire deflation devices near Tomah. The maneuver worked, and officers arrested the driver and passenger without further incident.

Authorities identified the suspects as Makenzie Eisert, 18, of Faribault, Minnesota, and Anjel Sarr, 21, of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Eisert faces charges of fleeing an officer, operating without the owner’s consent, recklessly endangering safety, and receiving stolen property.

Ongoing Investigation

Officials confirmed that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue searching for the individual who fled into the woods.

The I-94 chase highlights the dangers of interstate pursuits and the growing problem of rental car thefts crossing state lines. For more breaking crime updates from Wisconsin and the Midwest, follow ChicagoMusicGuide.com.