OWI #5

On September 5th, 2024 at approximately 6:26PM, the Sauk County Communications Center received a report of a male sleeping in a vehicle on Mountain Rd. in the Town of Excelsior.  A Deputy from the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office made contact with the operator, who was identified as Eric Bratland, age 46, of Baraboo, WI.

While speaking with Bratland, the Deputy observed signs of impairment. Bratland was asked to perform field sobriety tests. As a result of those tests, Bratland was placed under arrest for Operating While Intoxicated – 5th Offense.

Charges of Operating While Intoxicated – 5th Offense and Bail Jumping are being referred to the Sauk County District Attorney’s Office.

Chip Meister

Sauk County Sheriff