Kenosha Teen Led Police on High-Speed Chase With Child Passenger

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Isaiah A. Boyle-Cruz, 19, of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff)

KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha teenager is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed pursuit through a residential neighborhood and an active school zone while transporting two passengers, including an 11-year-old child.

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Isaiah A. Boyle-Cruz, 19, was formally charged Wednesday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with five counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety and one count of fleeing or eluding a traffic officer. Court Commissioner William Michel II set cash bail at $20,000.

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According to the criminal complaint, the incident began on April 29 when a Kenosha police officer observed a silver Toyota Sienna speeding through the 2600 block of 52nd Street. A radar reading showed the vehicle traveling 49 mph in a 30 mph zone while passing other vehicles. The officer attempted a traffic stop, but the driver—later identified as Boyle-Cruz—allegedly accelerated, initiating a pursuit.

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The Toyota reportedly reached speeds between 70 and 80 mph in a 25 mph residential zone and blew through a stop sign at 54th Street. Police say Boyle-Cruz continued westbound on 56th Street, reaching speeds of up to 70 mph while driving through an active school zone near Lakeview Technology Academy. Officers called off the chase due to the risk posed to other motorists and pedestrians.

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A short time later, other officers located the vehicle near 60th Street and 30th Avenue and successfully initiated a stop in the 2800 block of 60th Street.

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Inside the vehicle were two passengers: Boyle-Cruz’s girlfriend and her 11-year-old brother, who was reportedly being driven to school at the time. According to police, the child appeared visibly shaken, and the female passenger was described as crying heavily, stating she was terrified during the incident. Neither passenger sustained physical injuries.

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Boyle-Cruz allegedly told officers he fled because he only had an instructional permit and was scared he would get in trouble for driving without it on his person. The vehicle was uninsured and registered to a relative of one of the passengers, police said.

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In addition to the felony charges, Boyle-Cruz was issued several traffic citations, including speeding, failure to stop at a stop sign, driving without insurance, and operating without an instructor.

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If convicted on all counts, Boyle-Cruz faces up to 62.5 years in prison.

He is due back in court for a preliminary hearing on May 7.

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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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Anonymous says:

May 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM

Another one….go straight to Mexico, do not pass go, do not collect $200.

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Anonymous says:

May 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM

Yet ANOTHER one that does not deserve to be here. CECOT. Loser piece of S!!! Why do these people always have zero intelligence and actually think they can get away?!?!

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