Man eludes Viroqua Police, still at large

VIROQUA, Wis (CIVIC MEDIA) – The Viroqua Police Department is searching for a man who eluded officers in a high speed chase. Viroqua Police Officers were called to a parking lot in the city for a male party with a warrant.

As officers arrived on scene, the suspect and a passenger got in their vehicle and started to speed away nearly striking a Viroqua officer with the vehicle. A male passenger, Jesse Devlaeminck from Rochester, MN exited the vehicle on the north side of Viroqua and was taken into custody on multiple warrants after a short search by Viroqua officers.

The driver of the vehicle identified as Nathan Gossman out of Canton, MN, led Viroqua Officers on a high speed pursuit which continued until the suspect vehicle left the roadway near Retreat. A Vernon County K9, the LaFarge Drone Team, Vernon County Emergency Management and Law Enforcement officers searched the Retreat area for several hours and were unable to locate the suspect.

Nathan Gossman is still at large. Both subjects have lengthy history of burglary, thefts and fleeing. The photo of Nathan Gossman is courtesy of the Vernon County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page.

If you see someone matching the photo of Nathan Gossman, call 911 and do not attempt to make contact.

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