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Manhunt Ends: Fugitive Captured After 17-Mile Chase
10 Feb
Summary
- Fugitive apprehended in Minnesota after a 17-mile police chase.
- An AR-15 rifle was discovered in the suspect's vehicle.
- The suspect is wanted in Wisconsin for an aggravated assault and potential homicide.
A manhunt concluded in Minnesota with the capture of Robert Chilcote, a man sought in connection with a Wisconsin crime. The pursuit, initiated by the Wright County Sheriff's Office on February 5, spanned 17 miles and lasted 16 minutes, involving ten deputies.
Authorities located Chilcote driving a red Toyota Prius and initiated a traffic stop. However, Chilcote refused to comply and fled, reaching speeds over 100 mph and disregarding traffic signals. The chase ended when stop sticks were deployed, disabling his vehicle.
Upon his arrest, officers discovered an AR-15 rifle on the front passenger seat of Chilcote's car. The 29-year-old is considered a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabriella Cartagena, who was last seen on February 4 in Marinette, Wisconsin. While not formally charged in her disappearance, Chilcote is in custody for fleeing an officer and being a fugitive from justice.
The search for Gabriella Cartagena remains ongoing, with expanded efforts conducted on February 8. Police are actively following leads and seeking camera footage to aid the investigation into her whereabouts.
