On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at approximately 5:13 pm a trooper from the Wisconsin State
Patrol, stopped a vehicle for speeding (90/70) on Interstate 94 in Eau Claire County. Upon initial
approach the trooper detected the odor of marijuana and alcohol. An open intoxicant was observed
in the door pocket. A 14-year-old juvenile was also an occupant of the vehicle. A subsequent vehicle
search revealed several narcotic prescription pills without a valid prescription. The driver was
arrested for OWI 7th offense with a minor, operating while revoked, possession of schedule I and II
narcotics, and possess an illegally obtained prescription. The driver was booked into the Eau Claire
County Jail. The juvenile was safely returned to a responsible adult.
“Pursuant to the direction of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3.6,
Trial Publicly, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is
presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.”

​Contact Name: Sergeant Jason Bakken or NWR Duty Supervisor
Contact Phone: 715-839-3800
OWI News Release
Location: INTERSTATE 94 AT MILE POST 78
County: EAU CLAIRE