What started as a domestic call before dawn turned into what police describe as a daylong crime spree across several Milwaukee suburbs, ending with a stolen Wauwatosa squad car crumpled in Brookfield and a suspect in handcuffs. Officers say the man behind it all, 27-year-old Racine resident Giontae Dixon, allegedly slipped into an unattended squad, drove off, then crashed and tried to run before he was tackled. Multiple officers were treated for injuries, and Dixon now faces a stack of felony charges.
How the encounter began
According to police, the first encounter came just before 4 a.m. on Feb. 3, when Oak Creek officers responded to a domestic-violence call at the Motel 6 near 13th Street and College Avenue. Body-camera video obtained by reporters shows the man, later identified as Dixon, repeatedly refusing to give his name and telling officers, “I’m Jesus,” when they pressed him, according to WISN.
From Walmart to Mayfair
Prosecutors say that less than two hours after the Oak Creek call, a man matching Dixon’s description tried to steal a television from a Brown Deer Walmart and fled again. By midmorning, he was reported causing a disturbance at Mayfair Mall. When Wauwatosa officers boxed in a white minivan there, Dixon allegedly got out, climbed into an unoccupied squad car and threw it into reverse, hitting several officers before taking off, according to FOX6.
Crash and arrest in Brookfield
The chase spilled into Brookfield, where the stolen Wauwatosa squad crashed into another police vehicle, Spectrum News reports. Dixon tried to run but was tackled and taken into custody. Police say four officers were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and have since returned to duty.
Charges and court status
Milwaukee County prosecutors have filed multiple felony counts against Dixon, including carjacking, several counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety and fleeing to elude, according to CBS58. A court commissioner set bond at $50,000 and ordered a competency exam to determine whether he can assist in his defense, per WISN. An earlier crime-spree recap previously summarized the initial filings.
What comes next
Prosecutors say the cumulative charges carry the possibility of decades behind bars if Dixon is convicted; one report tallied a potential maximum of more than 80 years. The competency exam will determine whether the case moves ahead on a typical criminal schedule or is delayed for mental-health evaluation, and investigators say they are continuing to coordinate with agencies across jurisdictions, according to Local12.
