State Patrol: Milwaukee man arrested for OWI with 2 kids, gun in the car

WAUKESHA COUNTY -- A Milwaukee man was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, first offense, with two children in the vehicle under the age of 16 early Sunday morning, July 15.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) said a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper stopped the driver around 3:20 a.m. at the I-94 westbound off-ramp to Highway 18 for speed and lane deviation.

An odor of intoxicants was detected when the trooper made contact with the 34-year-old Milwaukee man.

Two children, ages four and eight, were inside the vehicle.

Standardized field sobriety tests were administered and the Milwaukee man was arrested. A legal blood draw was completed at a hospital and the driver was released to a responsible party.

Authorities said the driver was also cited for operating without a license.

Charges related to a handgun that was found in the vehicle are being referred to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office.