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Felony OWI Arrest

On 08-04-2020 at 2:39 pm Officer Severson was stopped on Center avenue at Delavan Drive for a traffic signal. He saw a GMC pick-up approaching him, and it appeared to be out of control. The vehicle narrowly missed hitting Officer Severson and K-9 Fred’s vehicle as it swerved out of control past them. The truck continued south bound on Center Avenue.

Officer Severson stopped the vehicle a short time later at the intersection of South Terrace Street and Drake Street just a few blocks away. Officer Severson recognized the odor of intoxicants coming from the driver, who was later identified as Chris M. Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds agreed to perform a series of standardized field sobriety tests. The tests indicated there was a significant level of intoxication by Mr. Reynolds. A preliminary breath test showed a blood alcohol level of .154

Mr. Reynolds is currently being held at the Rock County Jail for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant, fifth offense, which is a felony. Mr. Reynolds consented to a legal blood draw. The results of that blood draw are not known at this time. Fortunately, no one was injured while Mr. Reynolds was driving.

Arrested
Chris M. Reynolds
56 years old
1116 Center Avenue
Janesville WI
Not on Probation or Parole

Charges
346.63(1)(a) OWI fifth offense Felony
346.62(2) Reckless Driving Misdemeanor

Incident Number: JV2037213
Location: Center Avenue and Delavan Drive
By: Lieutenant Mike Blaser 2244
Date: 08-04-2020



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