Sheriff plans to saturate the area with officers until Obregon is captured
By Jennifer Eisenbart
Staff Writer
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said Wednesday authorities plan to “saturate” the northwestern Kenosha County area with law enforcement officers in an effort to find and capture Andrew Obregon – a suspect in the homicide of Tywon Anderson.
The press conference, held on Beth’s farm in the Town of Brighton, came less than 24 hours after another high-speed chase ended in another cornfield. As Obregon managed to elude law enforcement once again, Beth offered details on how it is happening.
Beth said Obregon seems to be turning off the vehicle’s lights once driving into the corn, and using his knowledge of the back roads and farm paths through fields to evade the searches so far. On Wednesday night, Beth said the chase of Obregon started in Racine County, but ended in the familiar territory of the Brighton area.
“This isn’t anything new for him,” Beth explained. “He knows where he’s going at this point. We don’t.”
Beth stressed that apprehending Obregon remains a priority, and he is utilizing numerous offers of help — including mutual aid from the Racine County Sheriff’s Department and, likely in the near future, the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department. He said he and his department — along with Racine, and the Kenosha police, and others – have put in numerous hours and are nearing the point of exhaustion.
But he also said Obregon has shown little regard for human life in the last week, putting many in danger with the high-speed chases. He said Obregon is also a crack cocaine addict with a far different personality when he is on drugs — which may hinder a peaceful resolution if law enforcement finds him while on crack cocaine.
While Beth said he believes Obregon is enjoying the thrill of the chase, the widening awareness of who Obregon is and his affection for the area is helping law enforcement close the net around him. Just since Tuesday night, Beth said between 100 and 200 new tips had been received.
“We’re taking everyone’s assistance,” he said.
Anyone with information about Obregon’s current whereabouts is urged to call the Kenosha Sheriff’s Department at 262-605-5100. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call the Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333 or toll free at 800-807-8477. Information leading to arrest and conviction may result in a reward up to $1000.
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