Overview

• Madison Police said Officer Ryan Kimberley is in stable condition and recovering after his squad was struck during the Sept. 27 chase.
• K9 Freddie sustained a minor paw injury and has been released from veterinary care.
• Investigators referred charges against 36-year-old Christopher Brugger including first-degree reckless injury, recklessly endangering safety, hit-and-run causing great bodily harm, attempted eluding, fourth-offense OWI and methamphetamine possession.
• Dash-cam video released by Monona police shows the tow truck weaving through traffic and driving over curbs before the crash that ignited the squad car, from which officers rescued Kimberley and Freddie.
• Brugger fled on foot, was arrested after a short chase, remains in the Dane County Jail, and had an outstanding probation and parole warrant along with prior convictions noted by police.