This CBS/AP report, dated July 15, 2022, details the arrest of Superior Police Sergeant Greg Swanson following a fatal two-car crash in Superior, Wisconsin, that killed a 23-year-old man from Eau Claire and a two-month-old infant, Elijah Michael Ojanen, of Virginia. The incident occurred around 1:15 a.m. while Swanson was off duty. Authorities say Swanson was taken into custody and held in the Douglas County Jail on a possible charge of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle.

Superior Police Chief Nicholas Alexander stated that Swanson was placed on administrative leave under department policy, calling the event “a sad and tragic incident.” He extended condolences to the victims’ families and confirmed that the Wisconsin State Patrol and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office are leading the investigation. District Attorney Mark Fruehauf said he will seek a special prosecutor due to Swanson’s prior working relationship with the DA’s office.