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Family Identifies Man Killed by Waukesha Deputies After Chase Ends in Summit

An independent probe is underway by the Walworth County Sheriff’s Office.

Overview

  • A pursuit that began in Jefferson County entered Waukesha County around 9 a.m., ending near Highway 67 north of Highway 18 in the Village of Summit.
  • Relatives identified the man as 41-year-old Nathan Poulakos.
  • Deputies say the driver exited a disabled vehicle and displayed a handgun, and two Waukesha County deputies fired, fatally wounding him.
  • A handgun was recovered at the scene, and no deputies were injured.
  • Court records show Poulakos had active warrants in Jefferson County in theft by contractor cases filed since March 2025 and again in early 2026.