Local man charged with fifth OWI
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/04/2015 - 13:52
A 41-year-old Prairie du Chien man has been charged in Crawford County Circuit Court with one count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated - fifth offense.
Robert L. Whetzal faces up to six years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted.
According to the criminal complaint, Whetzal was stopped for speeding in the city of Prairie du Chien and then placed under arrest for OWI.
Whetzal was previously convicted of OWI four times, according to the complaint.
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