Janesville Man Arrested for OWI 8th Offense
This morning at 8:02 A.M. officers were dispatched to the area of N. Crosby Av. and Harvard Dr. for the report of an erratic driver. The suspect vehicle was driving up onto curbs, struck a street sign and a mail box. Officers located the suspect vehicle and made contact with the driver, Daniel J. Knopes. After investigation, Knopes was arrested for O.W.I. Knopes had a revoked driving status for O.W.I. and seven prior convictions for O.W.I. He was taken to RCSO jail and submitted to an evidentiary blood draw. He was held at the jail for this incident and a probation hold.
ARRESTED:
• Daniel J. Knopes
• Male, 59 YOA
• City of Janesville resident
• OWI 8th offense
• Probation violation
• Operating after Revocation
• Hit and Run to Property
Incident Number: JV1946755
Location: N. Crosby Av. and Harvard Dr.
By: Sgt. Vaughn
Date: 8/22/19
Pursuant to the directive of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, as found in Supreme Court Rule 20:3:6 Trial Publicity, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Address/Location
Janesville Police Department
100 N Jackson St
Janesville, WI 53548
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-755-3100