LACROSSE. Wis. – Preparing for the worst after corralling a federal fugitive, LaCrosse police arrested a Minnesota man without incident. Numerous police agencies had been called to stand by, including a Winona County canine unit and a Winona city narcotics officer. This was shortly after 9:30 a.m. downtown near Eighth and Cass streets. Arrested was Jarel Jenkins, 28, of St. Paul. In his place, police said, were numerous weapons, ammunition and a ballistic vest. Police Chief Shawn Kudron said Jenkins had a history of violent and dangerous behavior with disregard for the safety of the community. The lead agency in the arrest was the U.S. Marshal’s Office. Assisting were units from Caledonia, Campbell, Eau Claire, La Crescent, La Crosse, Onalaska, Winona. and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Jenkins. Armed to the teeth. With flak jacket.
Jenkins’ 2022 rap sheet
Court documents showed Jenkns had previous run-ins with the law in LaCrosse.
> He fled LaCrosse police last August when they attempted to stop him for an expired rmotorcycle registration. He abandoned the motorcycle during the chase and entered two retail establishments to elude police before he was taken into custody. He was released on $300 bail but failed to appear for a court hearing.
> In November he a fled an attempted traffic stop at high speed. Police broke off pursuit for safety reasons. He got away.