MONONA, Wis. (WFRV) – A 36-year-old Wisconsin man with an ‘extensive’ criminal conviction history was arrested for an alleged sixth operating while intoxicated (OWI) offense after a police pursuit on Thursday night.
The Monona Police Department reported that officers were dispatched to a report of a person appearing to be unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle stopped in traffic along Highway 51 in Monona.
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Officials conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle after it was still stopped in traffic at a green light, ordering the driver, identified as Tyler Miller of Madison, to exit the vehicle. Miller woke up, acknowledged the police officers and fled.
Miller reportedly headed southbound on the highway before turning around, continuing at highway speeds before exiting. A tire deflation device was successfully deployed, and a PIT maneuver brought the pursuit to an end after multiple attempted evasion tactics by Miller.
Miller reportedly continued to ignore orders before officers used shielding to physically remove him from the vehicle. Evidence of alcohol and illegal drug use was found in the vehicle.
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Officials learned during the incident that he was serving probation for multiple felony convictions, as Miller was arrested for the following:
- 6th Offense Felony OWI
- Felony Attempted Eluding
- Operating While Revoked
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Probation Violation
The release added that Miller has an extensive criminal conviction history in Dane County.
