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Alleged Drug Dealers With Guns And Drugs Who Fled From Police Appear In Court

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Devion Demarco Garrett (34) and Dasean Lafay William (30) of Racine Appear In Court 12/7/2022
(Photos by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Two men, who’s high-speed pursuit caused Woodman’s to be evacuated last Tuesday made their initial appearances in court today. Devion Demarco Garrett (34) of Racine was charged with attempting to flee or elude an officer, second degree recklessly endangering safety, possession with intent (marijuana), and possession of a firearm by a felon. Garrett, if convicted of all charges, faces a maximum of 33.5 years in the Wisconsin Prison System. Dasean Lafay William (30) of Racine was charged with possession with intent (marijuana), possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of THC. Williams, if convicted of all charges, faces only 20.5 years in the Wisconsin Prison System.

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Defendants’ Crashed Vehicle
Photo Courtesy Kenosha Sheriff

According to the criminal complaint:

A Kenosha Sheriff’s Deputy monitoring traffic on I-94 noticed a dark blue SUV traveling faster than the other cars and had an obstructed rear license plate. The vehicle then sped up and changed lanes many times, prompting the Deputy to initiate a traffic stop. The vehicle didn’t pull over and a chase ensued, topping 122 miles per hour in speed. The vehicle and Deputy exited off onto Highway C and proceeded north on the frontage road. The suspect vehicle crashed and smoke was coming out of the hood. Apparently, the suspect took the large curve too quickly. Garrett dropped his wallet, helping police to identify one of the occupants. A Wisconsin Trooper who was in the area asked dispatch to turn the Department of Transportation cameras towards La Quinta Inn hotel and a State Patrol Dispatcher saw a subject dump two handguns in a dumpster belonging to La Quinta. Both guns were loaded and one was reported stolen out of Milwaukee. Officers with the State Patrol, Pleasant Prairie Police Department, and Kenosha Police Department all worked together with the Sheriff’s Department and found drugs in bags along the path of escape. The two subjects were captured and were full of “cat tail fluff” after allegedly running through the swamp.

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Police uncovered more that 4 pounds of marijuana. The key-fob for the vehicle that crashed was found with Garrett, so police learned who was driving.

Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Drew Lehman In Court Today, 12/7/2022
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

In court today for the DA was Kenosha County Assistant District Attorney Drew Lehman. Lehman is known for his no-b.s. arguments. He doesn’t hold back. He asked for $50,000 cash bond for both men citing the seriousness of the crimes being alleged, the defendants’ extensive criminal history, and their risk of flight. “The defendant is and has always been a drug dealer. He’s gonna continue to do it. He is willing to put the public at risk when he flees from police who are trying to stop him.”

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Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner Loren “Larry” Keating In Court Today, 12/7/2022
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Kenosha County Circuit Court Commissioner Loren “Larry” Keating set Garrett’s bond at $75,000 cash as he was the driver, and Williams, $50,000 cash. Keating cited the seriousness of the allegations and did determine that both defendants were flight risks. Both men are due back in court on December 16, 2022, at 8:15am for their preliminary hearings.

Photo Courtesy Kenosha County Sheriff
Photo Courtesy Kenosha County Sheriff
Photo Courtesy Kenosha County Sheriff
Photo Courtesy Kenosha County Sheriff

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  • Kevin Mathewson

    Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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3 Responses

  1. Introducing future Professors Garrett and Williams of the most esteemed Mike Graveley School of Criminal Justice, UWP.

  2. These two shit heads definitely put the BM in BLM.
    I predict a bright future within any Fortune 100 company, university , or public school district. Perhaps Tony Evers can put them to work somewhere in Madison.

  3. Serve the full sentences no parole. Only way to stop all this crap. Jail too crowded…build another one and use it.

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