Holcombe man who planned to contest Sheriff Hakes role in case enters plea

Chris Vetter, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
Updated ·2 min read

Jan. 29—CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Holcombe man, who planned to contest the role Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes had in his arrest for fleeing from police and striking squad cars, has entered a plea.

Mitchell W. Ludtke, 41, 30781 245th St., pleaded no contest Friday in Chippewa County Court to third-degree recklessly endangering safety, fleeing and operating while intoxicated-first offense, as part of a plea agreement. He was originally charged with first-degree recklessly endangering safety.

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