Wisconsin man arrested after 25-mile motorcycle pursuit; faces multiple drug and weapon charges

RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A 50-year-old Wisconsin man was taken into custody Sunday night following a 25-mile vehicle pursuit that led to the discovery of narcotics.
According to the Rusk County Sheriff's Office, deputies attempted to stop a black motorcycle traveling north on State Highway 27 near the Rusk and Chippewa County line around 10:30 p.m. The motorcyclist refused to stop, prompting a pursuit that spanned approximately 25 miles and crossed between Rusk and Chippewa counties.
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Once the pursuit ended, the suspect, identified as Patrick Buswell of Holcombe, attempted to flee on foot. Deputies deployed a Taser and took him into custody after a brief chase.
Court records show Buswell is now facing more than a dozen charges, including:
Possess w/Intent-Amphetamine/Methamphetamine/etc.(>50g)
Second or Subsequent Offense
Use of a Dangerous Weapon
Possess w/Intent-Cocaine (>1-5g)
Second or Subsequent Offense
Use of a Dangerous Weapon
2nd-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
Use of a Dangerous Weapon
Possess Firearm-Convicted of a Felony
Use of a Dangerous Weapon
Vehicle Operator Flee/Elude Officer
Use of a Dangerous Weapon
Bail Jumping-Felony
Bail Jumping-Felony
Possess w/ Intent-THC(>200-1000g)
Second or Subsequent Offense
Use of a Dangerous Weapon
Possess w/ Intent/Deliver Non-Narcotics
Second or Subsequent Offense
Use of a Dangerous Weapon
Possess Drug Paraphernalia to Manufacture, Compound, Convert, Produce, or Store Methamphetamine
Possession of Methamphetamine
Second or Subsequent Offense
Possession of Narcotic Drugs
Operating While Revoked (Rev due to alc/contr subst/refusal)
Bail Jumping-Misdemeanor
Possess/Illegally Obtained Prescription
Disorderly Conduct
Possess Drug Paraphernalia
Buswell has a history of similar offenses. Local 5 News previously reported on March 7, 2025, that he was arrested in a separate case after deputies found drugs, cash, and a fake pistol during a traffic stop. He was also cited at that time for operating while under the influence for the sixth time.
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He is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on the new charges on July 15 at 11:00 a.m.
No additional details were provided.
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