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Middleton Police Department
Friday May 14th, 2021 :: 08:12 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Felony OWI 6th Offense

On May 13, 2021, Middleton Police Officers were requested to check on Thomas Schmitz, 71, of Middleton.  Officers located him driving his vehicle. 

During the investigation, it was determined that Schmitz had consumed alcohol prior to operating the vehicle.  He showed signs of impairment and smelled of intoxicants.  Officers administered field sobriety tests to Schmitz and he was ultimately arrested for 6th offense Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI).  Schmitz was transported to the Dane County Jail where he was booked in on a tentative charge of 6th offense OWI.

Lieutenant Scott Moen
Middleton Police Department
608-824-7300

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 the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Address/Location
Middleton Police Department
7341 Donna Dr
Middleton, WI 53562

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-824-7300

Lieutenant Scott Moen
Patrol Supervisor
[email protected]
608-824-7300

2300 Maywood Cir
Middleton, WI 53562

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