WEST BEND, Wis. (WFRV) – A 45-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested on Thursday evening after a road rage incident in which deputies deemed he was intoxicated while driving.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded around 6:43 p.m. on Thursday to a report of a pedestrian struck on Highway 45 near Pleasant Valley Road.
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Investigations initially deemed that the suspect brake-checked a vehicle behind him before stopping in traffic. He reportedly got out of the vehicle, approached the driver’s window and threatened him.
The other driver, in fear for his safety, reportedly hit the suspect in the face and fled. The suspect driver reportedly drove aggressively again until the other stopped on U.S. 45 near Paradise Drive.
Another witness stopped with the driver and spoke with deputies as well. Another deputy reportedly saw the suspect vehicle and pulled him over, detecting signs of impairment and the scent of marijuana and other intoxicants.
According to the release, the driver denied involvement but admitted to drinking earlier and showed signs of intoxication during a field sobriety test. A vehicle search revealed marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
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The man currently faces charges of:
- Operating while intoxicated, fourth offense
- Disorderly conduct
- Possession of THC, second and subsequent offense
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Felony parole violation
No additional information was provided.
