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Rollover Crash leads to OWI Arrest

October 2, 2023 By Chief Deputy

WHEN: 10/01/23
TIME of Incident: 5:13 PM

WHO Involved: Kenneth Mickelson, 17, of Viola WI

WHERE Incident Happened: State Highway 56 and County Highway MM

What happened: Sheriff Porter reports that on 10/01/2023 at approximately 5:15pm, Deputies responded to the report of a one vehicle rollover on State Hwy 56 near the intersection of County Hwy MM with unknown injuries. Once on scene, deputies located the driver who showed signs of being under the influence of alcohol. After Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and a Preliminary Breath Test result of .29, Deputies placed the driver Kenneth Mickelson under arrest for Operating While Under the Influence (1st Offense). Sheriff Porter would like to thank Viola Fire and EMS for their assistance.

Other Agencies Involved: Viola EMS and Viola Fire Department

Filed Under: Press Releases, News

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