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On Friday, May 29th, 2020 at approximately 9:24 PM a deputy from the Sauk County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop on State Road 23 near Simpson Road in the township of Excelsior. 

The vehicle involved was a 2004 Buick SUV with Wisconsin registration 566SVV. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Debra Abbs, age 54 of Reedsburg. During contact with Abbs the deputy noted signs of impairment. Abbs refused to conduct field sobriety testing when requested and was subsequently arrested for Operating While Intoxicated, 5th offense. Abbs was also charged with Illegally Possessing Prescription Medication as well as receiving numerous traffic violations. Abbs was transported to the Sauk County Jail where she was transferred into custody of the jail staff. 

Chip Meister

Sauk County Sheriff