A police officer pulled over a speeding vehicle driven by 35-year-old Amanda McCague, who was traveling at 106 miles per hour in a 30 mile per hour zone in Westby, Wisconsin. As the officer approached, Amanda refused to exit the vehicle and attempted to flee, but was eventually subdued with the help of a bystander. During the arrest, it was revealed that Amanda had been off her medication for two months and was possibly under the influence of cocaine. A search of the vehicle yielded a Bowie knife, and Amanda was charged with felony second-degree recklessly endangering safety, as well as misdemeanor counts of resisting, failing to stop, and resisting an officer. She was also issued citations totaling over $700. Ultimately, Amanda pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charges, and the felony charge was dismissed.
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1. On April 29, 2022, the Vernon County Sheriff's Office received reports about a speeding vehicle in Westby, Wisconsin.
2. The vehicle, a gold SUV, was allegedly traveling at 70 miles per hour in a downtown area and passing other vehicles in both the right parking spaces and the left oncoming lane.
3. About 10 minutes later, the Valley Police Chief observed the suspect vehicle traveling at 106 miles per hour in a 30-mile-per-hour zone.
4. The driver, identified as 35-year-old Amanda McCague, was pulled over and arrested.
5. When approached by the officer, Amanda was holding her license out the window.
6. Amanda was charged with felony second-degree recklessly endangering safety.
7. She also received citations totaling over $700 for misdemeanor counts of resisting, failing to stop, and resisting obstructing an officer.
8. Amanda was found guilty of the misdemeanor charges due to a no-contest plea, but the felony charge was dismissed.
9. Amanda's vehicle was searched, and a Bowie knife was found in a duffel bag.
10. Amanda was taken into custody and transported to the Vernon County Jail.
11. A bystander assisted in handcuffing Amanda during the arrest.
12. Amanda's passenger, who had an instruction permit, was not arrested but was left at the scene.
13. Amanda's vehicle was towed from the scene.
14. Amanda claimed to have a medical condition and requested medical attention after being arrested.
15. Amanda was read her rights and waived her right to an attorney during the arrest.