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Ambulance Hijacker Arrested After 40-Minute Police Chase

2/19/2026

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On February 17, Benjamin Feltz hijacked an ambulance in Wisconsin while paramedics treated a patient inside.
A police chase lasted 40 minutes and covered 18 miles before officers disabled the ambulance with stop sticks.
Feltz was arrested without injury to himself or the patient, who was later taken to a hospital.
He faces multiple charges, including disorderly conduct and operating while intoxicated.
The patient's identity remains confidential.

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Story summary

On February 17, Benjamin Feltz hijacked an ambulance in Wisconsin while paramedics treated a patient inside.
A police chase lasted 40 minutes and covered 18 miles before officers disabled the ambulance with stop sticks.
Feltz was arrested without injury to himself or the patient, who was later taken to a hospital.
He faces multiple charges, including disorderly conduct and operating while intoxicated.
The patient's identity remains confidential.