Drunk Driver Hits 120 MPH In Chase; Hits City Bus

GLENDALE, WI — The drunk driver of a rental 2016 Volkswagen fled police at 120 miles per hour before hitting a bus and getting arrested on top of a garage.

According to police, on Monday, Sep. 4, just after 9 p.m. a Glendale police officer attempted to pull over a 2016 Volkswagen driven by James Ferguson, 38, of Milwaukee.

When the officer pulled Ferguson over, the officer walked up to the driver's side door, noticed Ferguson had glassy eyes, slurred speech and a moderate odor of alcohol. The officer asked for backup, which arrived to assist in field sobriety tests and the potential arrest, according to police.

According to a criminal complaint filed in Milwaukee county, when the officers asked Ferguson to get out of the car, he refused. After several more tries, officers just couldn't get him to come out of the car. Instead, Ferguson shifted his rental vehicle into drive and took off heading north on Port Washington Road.

Police began to pursue Ferguson, who weaved in and out of traffic to enter southbound I-43, where he reached speeds over between 115-120 miles per hour. Ferguson exited I-43 at Atkinson and lost control as his vehicle hit a sidewalk. He continued south, losing control and striking a Milwaukee County bus at North 8th St. and W. Atkinson Rd., according to the criminal complaint.

An officer pulled behind the disabled Volkswagen, and Ferguson took off running, yelling "don't shoot me." A perimeter was set up and officers found Ferguson hiding on top of a garage on the 3500 block of N. 9th St, where he was arrested, the criminal complaint reported.

Ferguson has been charged with fleeing a traffic officer, second-degree recklessly endangering safety, and misdemeanor operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated - second offense.

He could face up to 8 years behind bars if he is convicted of the two felony charges against him.

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