Police in Wisconsin rescue Illinois man from sinking Jeep, arrested for OWI
BELOIT, Wis. (WFRV) – A man from Illinois is in custody for his first OWI offense after police in Wisconsin had to rescue him from a Jeep sinking in a river early Sunday morning.
According to a release from the Beloit Police Department, officers responded at 1:38 a.m. to the area of Liberty Avenue and Third Street for reports that a vehicle had driven into the Rock River.
Officials say the Jeep was seen about 40 yards into the river and sinking. One officer was said to drop her gear and enter the water to assist the Jeep's driver.
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After the Jeep became fully submerged, the driver was able to break his window. Officers were able to eventually reach the driver and help push him to shore.
The driver, a 42-year-old man from Rockford, Illinois, was arrested for his first Operating While Intoxicated Offense.
Thank you to Officer Carlson and Officer Davis for your quick thinking and fast action in helping this man get to shore safely! You truly exemplified our values as guardians in the City of Beloit!
The Beloit Police Department
No other information is available at this time.
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