OWI 4th

On Friday, March 14, 2025 at approximately 9:00 PM a Sauk County Deputy was assisting Alliant Energy with shutting down CTH W at Konkel Mill Road for power lines down in the Township of Greenfield. A motorcyclist attempted to drive around the road closure. The motorcyclist lost control on the gravel shoulder and the motorcycle tipped over. The operator was identified as Mark L. Konkel, age 51, of Portage. Konkel was not injured.

While speaking with Konkel, the Deputy observed signs of impairment. Konkel was asked to perform field sobriety tests. As a result of those tests, Konkel was placed under arrest for Operating While Intoxicated 4th offense. 

A charge of Operating While Intoxicated 4th Offense is being referred to the Sauk County District Attorney's Office. 

Chip Meister

Sauk County Sheriff