09-05-2025
Wisconsin 18-year-old arrested for OWI twice within an hour, PBT more than 5 times legal limit
SHOREWOOD HILLS, Wis. (WFRV) – An 18-year-old from southern Wisconsin was arrested for OWI twice within an hour after first submitting a preliminary breath test of more than five times the legal limit.
The 18-year-old, who officers with the Shorewood Hills Police Department say is from Madison, was initially pulled over around 9:30 p.m. on May 5.
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During the traffic stop, the officer reportedly noticed signs of impairment. She was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) after her preliminary breath test (PBT) result was .41, which is more than five times the legal limit.
Officers say she was processed and released to a 'responsible party' at 10:21 p.m.
Shortly after, around 10:36 p.m., the same officers spotted the same vehicle at 'high speeds' with 'poor lane control.' After a traffic stop, the same 18-year-old was found to be driving.
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Once again, she failed field sobriety tests, and a PBT revealed a .32. She was arrested once again for OWI, but this time she was taken to the Dane County Jail on a 12-hour hold.
This incident highlights the dangers of impaired driving and the critical importance of strong OWI enforcement. The Shorewood Hills Police Department remains committed to keeping our roads safe.
Shorewood Hills Police Department
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