Green Bay man faces 11th OWI charge

OCONTO — A Wisconsin man is facing his 11th drunken driving charge.

Sixty-six-year-old Douglas Kluth of Green Bay was arrested early Wednesday in Oconto County. Authorities allege he had an open beer on the center console of his car.

Officials say the State Patrol was helping with traffic when Kluth parked his vehicle and approached a trooper. The trooper saw the beer on the console.

Douglas Kluth courtesy Oconto County Sheriff's Office

The complaint says Kluth had a valid driver's license. He was charged with operating while intoxicated, 10th and subsequent offense.

WLUK-TV reports bond was set at $25,000 cash Wednesday. Kluth is due back in court March 14.