OWI 5th Offense w/Minor Passenger Arrest

NEWS RELEASE

OWI 5TH OFFENSE ARREST

On February 21, 2020 at approximately at approximately 7:48 a.m., the Sauk County Communications Center received a call from a motorist who stated he was following a Ford F150 truck southbound on County Highway BD near Terrytown Road.  The caller stated that the Ford truck was driving “all over the road”.  As the caller was providing information to the dispatcher, the Ford struck a roadside sign near Terrytown Road and then struck a stopped vehicle at the intersection of CTH BD (W. Pine St.) and Linn St. in the Village of West Baraboo.

Sauk County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrived at the crash location within minutes.  The driver of the Ford F150 was identified as Angela J. Elmer, age 41, of rural Baraboo, WI.  Two of Elmer’s children, ages 13 and 11, were passengers in the truck.  Deputies observed signs of impairment by use of a controlled substance.  Field sobriety tests were conducted and also indicated Elmer was impaired and unfit to safely operate a motor vehicle.  The deputy learned that Elmer had 4 prior convictions for Operating While Intoxicated.  No one was injured during the crash.

Elmer was arrested and transported to the Sauk County Jail.  During a search of Elmer’s purse, controlled substances were located.

Charges of Operating While Intoxicated 5th offense with a minor passenger, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Narcotic Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Inattentive Driving will be referred to the Sauk County District Attorney’s Office.

Chip Meister

Sauk County Sheriff