Man arrested on suspicion of 12th-offense OWI

Sasha VanAllen by Sasha VanAllen

ALBION, Wis. — Law enforcement officials with the Dane County Sheriff’s Department arrested a man Saturday evening on suspicion of 12th-offense OWI.

A concerned driver saw 59-year-old Jeffery J. Varnes traveling eastbound on County Road A at high speed, according to a news release. Another resident called to report hearing a loud crash and reportedly told law enforcement that the power in her home still have been knocked out.

According to the release, Varnes was attempting to leave the area when a deputy arrived to the scene. Law enforcement said Varnes appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance.

Varnes was arrested on suspicion of 12th-offense OWI. He was also cited for open substances and hit-and-run.

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