09-04-2025
Wisconsin man arrested near school zone for 5th OWI offense
ELK MOUND, Wis. (WFRV) – A 55-year-old Wisconsin man is currently in custody after being arrested Tuesday morning near a school zone for his 5th OWI offense.
According to a release from the Dunn County Sheriff's Office, a deputy conducted a traffic stop at 8:23 a.m. near the intersection of Highway 12 and Juniper Street in the Village of Elk Mound.
Officials say the driver, 55-year-old Brian Brunner from Menomonie, claimed to have driven to the area to purchase laundry detergent and was suspected to be driving while under the influence of alcohol.
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Brunner was found to be restricted to a .02 BAC limit and could only operate a vehicle with an ignition interlock due to multiple offenses in the past. Following field sobriety tests a breath test was administered revealing Brunner to be at a .0234 BAC.
The 55-year-old was arrested and booked into the Dunn County Jail with the following charges being referred to the Dunn County District Attorney's Office:
WI SS 346.63(1)(a) – Operating While Under the Influence (5th Offense)
WI SS 347.413(1) – Operating a Vehicle Without Required Ignition Interlock Device
WI SS 343.44(1)(b) – Operating After License Revocation
Officials say the traffic stop was conducted in an area close to the route of school buses and within just a few blocks from local schools.
This incident serves as a sobering reminder that impaired driving can occur at any time, and underscores the ongoing importance of highway safety and enforcement efforts to protect all members of our community.
Dunn County Sheriff Kevin Bygd
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