6-17-13 high speed chase

On Saturday, June 15, at 7:20 pm, State Patrol was notified by Winnebago County to attempt to locate a 2005 Lexus SUV for Menasha PD to check welfare of a 10 month old child taken by non-custodial parent.  A State Trooper located the vehicle at 7:52 pm and male driver of suspect vehicle initiated a pursuit reaching speeds of 90 miles per hour. Due to concerns regarding the safety of child, the pursuit was terminated.  The State Trooper kept vehicle in sight as it returned to traveling at the legal speed limit. At 8:05 pm the driver came to a rail road crossing with gates down and a moving train on East Lone Elm.  Driver went through first gate and turned parellel with the tracks driving along side of the train and

became stuck in the ditch.  Multiple verbal commands to exit vehicle were ignored by driver. Subject after 30 minutes exited the car with the baby.  No injuries. Mother notified and came to scene to pick up child.  Barrington M Daniel from Oshkosh arrested for charges of Felony Eluding an Officer and Reckless Endangerment.  Assisting Agencies: Winnebago County Sheriff, Fond du Lac County Sheriff, and Canadian National Railroad.