TOWN OF PINE RIVER, WI (WSAU) — A 68-year-old Merrill man was arrested this weekend after a routine traffic stop turned into a failed field sobriety test.
The unidentified man was pulled over on State Highway 64 near French Road. Officers noticed signs of impairment and put the driver through a series of tests. He was then booked on suspicion of a first-offense OWI.
The investigation also revealed that the man had a firearm with him at the time, adding a count of going armed while intoxicated to the charges.
He was taken to jail where he posted bond. Court action against him is pending.
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