A bizarre series of events unfolded in Wisconsin recently, culminating in the arrest of a man who claimed to be Jesus and led authorities on a multi-jurisdictional chase, ultimately stealing a police car. The case has since been diverted to a mental health docket within the county courthouse, signalling a complex legal and psychological dimension to the incident.
The man in question, identified as Giontae Dixon, was taken into custody on February 3rd. His apprehension followed a string of pursuits that began with a domestic violence call at a local Motel 6 and concluded with four police officers sustaining injuries.
The Initial Incident and Claims of Divinity
First responders were dispatched to the scene near 13th Street and College Avenue in Oak Creek, southern Milwaukee, shortly before 4 am. Upon arrival, the alleged victim informed officers that Dixon had choked her. In a police bodycam recording, obtained by local news outlets, the woman stated, “He put his hands on me. He thinks he is Jesus. He’s got very bad mental issues that are not diagnosed.” Her face was blurred in the footage to protect her identity.
When officers located Dixon in a white Dodge Caravan minivan in the vicinity, he repeatedly asserted his identity as “Jesus” and failed to comply with their instructions to exit the vehicle. Another bodycam recording captured Dixon stating, “I’m Jesus; I don’t know what you’re talking about.” The responding officer, clearly attempting to de-escalate the situation, responded, “You understand English. We’ve been talking this whole time, and I’m telling you to step out of the car. Step out of the car.”
A Citywide Spree and Escalating Pursuits
Instead of complying, Dixon drove away. Police initiated a pursuit, but it was soon abandoned due to concerns about endangering the public and the fact that the officer involved was the sole supervisor on duty that evening.
The incident did not end there. Around 5:45 am, approximately 20 miles north of the initial location, Dixon allegedly attempted to steal a television from a Walmart store. This prompted a second chase, this time involving the Brown Deer police department, who also eventually terminated their pursuit for reasons that were not immediately clear.
Dixon’s citywide spree continued westward. A man matching his description later caused a disturbance at the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa around 10:05 am. Once again, he fled from responding police officers in the white van.
Carjacking and Apprehension
It was during this pursuit in Wauwatosa that officers were finally able to manoeuvre their vehicles to block the van, preventing further escape. According to the Wauwatosa police department, Dixon then abandoned his vehicle and, in a shocking turn of events, jumped into a running police car. He then proceeded to hit multiple officers as he made his getaway.
Authorities reported that Dixon crashed the stolen police car a few miles further west in Brookfield. He then attempted to flee on foot, but his escape was short-lived. He was tackled and arrested shortly thereafter. The four injured officers were transported to the hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening and were released later that same day.
Legal Ramifications and Mental Health Evaluation
Three days after his arrest, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office filed nine felony charges against Dixon. These included fleeing in a motor vehicle, recklessly endangering safety in the first degree, carjacking, and fleeing in a motor vehicle resulting in property damage and bodily harm. He also faced a misdemeanour charge for attempted theft. Further charges were anticipated from the Waukesha County District Attorney’s Office.
Dixon, who is reportedly either 26 or 27 years old, remains in custody at the Milwaukee County Criminal Justice Facility, with his cash bond set at $50,000. Online court records indicate a previous charge in Waukesha County on November 11, 2025, for a felony count of intimidating a victim in relation to a domestic abuse crime.
The most significant development in Dixon’s case is its transfer to a specialised mental health branch of the county courthouse. A doctor has been appointed to conduct an assessment of Dixon’s competency to stand trial, with a report scheduled for submission on March 26th. Should Dixon be deemed unfit to proceed with a trial, the court may order him to undergo treatment outside of custody or commit him to the care of a state-run mental health facility. This diversion highlights the legal system’s acknowledgement of potential mental health issues influencing criminal behaviour.
