Richland County Dispatch received a report from a concerned motorist of a vehicle traveling westbound on State Hwy 56 near the village of Gillingham. Information was that the vehicle was driving recklessly and almost hit multiple vehicles head on. The vehicle eventually became stuck in a ditch near a private driveway just off of Hwy 56 by County Hwy H. Deputies arrived a short time later and the suspect ran from that location on foot. K9 Rambo was deployed and located Collins hiding from law enforcement in a grassy wood line nearby. Collins was taken into custody and transported to the Richland County Jail on multiple charges.
WHEN: 5/16/2017 TIME of Incident: 6:29 PM
ARRESTED: Kelly W. Collins, 48 of Richland Center, WI
ARREST or CHARGES: 946.41 Resisting or Obstructing Officer, 946.49(1)(b) Felony Bail Jumping, 346.63(1)(a) Operating while Intoxicated (5th Offense) (Felony), also cited for multiple traffic violations
Other Agencies Involved: Richland Center Police Department