BRODHEAD — Green County authorities are weighing additional charges against a Freeport man who led police on a high-speed chase that began in Brodhead last Thursday, July 7.

Just after 10 p.m. Brodhead Police sought to stop an eastbound silver Nissan pickup for speeding. According to police reports, the pickup was going 48 mph in a posted 25 mph speed limit zone in the 400 block of 1st Street, which is also State Hwy. 11.

Hoefle was recently released — on July 1, 2022 — from Rock County Sheriff’s custody after posting a cash bond on charges of burglary, theft, and criminal damage to property. 

During the July 7 pursuit, the suspect turned off his headlights and taillamps, said Albany Police Chief Chris P. Hughes. “Speeds reached in excess of 100 mph before police terminated at STH 11 and STH 213 in Orfordville, due to the STH 11 being closed for a bridge replacement between Orfordville and Footville,” said Hughes, in the statement.

Area police then notified Rock County law enforcement agencies of the pursuit. Eventually, Beloit Police stopped the Nissan near Liberty Ave. and 6th Street. Then Brodhead Police responded to the area and took into custody William J. Hoefle, 48, of Freeport, Illinois. 

The passenger in the vehicle was reportedly cooperative with police and released from the scene.

Hoefle was immediately cited for several traffic violations. In addition, Hoefle was referred to the Green County District Attorney’s Office for “fleeing an officer in a motor vehicle, recklessly endangering safety and bail jumping,” the statement said. 

District attorney Craig Nolen on Monday said Hoefle remained in Green County jail and that the matter of the additional charges against him is still being reviewed by his office.

Meanwhile, Hoefle’s next court appearance in Rock County Circuit Court is set for July 13.