Suspect Throws Machete Knives at Wisconsin Officers While Fleeing

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Richland Center, Wisconsin — On June 28th, 2023, Officers of the Richland Center Police Department responded to the area and located Travis B. Martin (38) near the corner of South Church Street and East South Street. The officer’s dialogue was ignored by Travis Martin, and he ran from officers in a southbound direction. While running, Travis Martin turned multiple times, throwing what were later identified as machete knives at the officers while running. The first knife hit the street approximately 5 feet in front of one officer who was pursuing Travis Martin on foot. Two more machete knives were thrown at officers before a taser was deployed and Travis Martin tripped and fell; at which time he was taken into custody without further incident.

Travis Martin was searched, incident to the arrest, and a total of 5 machete knives were recovered along with a single blade axe, that were either on his person or thrown at officers during the incident. Chief Jones would like to acknowledge and compliment the officers at the scene for their awareness and actions to do everything they could do to preserve life and protect property. During the investigation it was learned that Travis Martin struck multiple vehicles with his axe prior to having contact with Law Enforcement. All charges have been forwarded to the Richland County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. The Richland Center Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Richland County Sheriff's Office, Richland Center EMS, and Richland Center Fire Department.

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Bodycam: Officer #1
2:38 - Bodycam: Officer #2
7:42 - Dashcam Footage
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