Fiery Crash Suspect Identified As Port Washington Man

OZAUKEE COUNTY, WI — The man who eluded police on Halloween night after authorities say he hit a utility pole and fled the scene has been identified and taken into custody, authorities are reporting.

The Ozaukee County Sheriff's office reported that Anthony Young, 29, Port Washington has been arrested as a suspect in this incident.

According to authorities, just before midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s
Office received a report of a vehicle on fire as a result of striking a utility pole at Lake Shore Rd. and Pioneer Road in the Town of Grafton.

According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's office, Young exited the vehicle and fled the scene. Initially, Young was not located. The vehicle was severely damaged from the crash and fire.

Ozaukee County officials said their investigation is continuing. Anyone with information of this incident is requested to call the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office. The Mequon Police Department, Grafton Police Department, and the Grafton Fire Department assisted the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office.

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