SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) - A Plymouth man will spend 18 months in state prison, followed by two years extended supervision, for leading Sheboygan County law enforcement on a high speed chase last June.
35 year old Jedidiah Bridwell was sentenced Wednesday by Judge James Bolgert after he was found guilty in August of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, attempting to flee an officer, and a felon in possession of a firearm. Additional charges of possessing a short-barreled shotgun, disorderly conduct, and violating a domestic abuse injunction were dismissed.
Bridwell was arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase in northwest Sheboygan County June 2nd.
It all began when Sheboygan County Sheriff deputies were informed Bridwell reportedly threatened to kill his wife and brother in law. When Plymouth Police found him, Bridwell led them on a chase in and around the city, at times reaching speeds of 100 miles per hour. The chase ended north of Elkhart Lake after spike strips and a pit maneuver were used to disabled Bridwell’s vehicle.
When they searched Bridwell's vehicle, law enforcement found a sawed-off shotgun and five rounds of ammunition.