Man with violent past wanted in connection with child-related crime
Metro Wire Staff
Plover police a looking for a man wanted in connection with a crime against a child.
Drew Degeest, 34, is being sought for questioning in an undisclosed crime against a minor. He also has an active warrant through Wisconsin Probation and Parole.
Degeest could be in the Stevens Point/Plover area, but he also has ties to the Wisconsin Rapids/Nekoosa area, police said in a news release.
“He has a violent history and is expected to flee,” the release reads in part. “If located contact the police immediately, do not try and approach him.”
Degeest is described as a white male, 5’9″ and 205 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Police say he is associated with a gray 1999 Pontiac Firebird, with a license plate 876-YMC; and a maroon Chevy extended cab pickup, with a plate number of NW6198.
If you see him or have any information on his whereabouts, call the non-emergency number for Portage Co. dispatch, (715) 346-1400, or call 911.