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Wauwatosa man arrested for OWI 4th offense; had 2 arrest warrants

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Published  January 31, 2025 3:15pm CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX6 News Milwaukee

The Brief

    • A man was arrested for OWI 4th offense after a Wisconsin State Trooper pulled him over on I-94 for speeding, as well for not wearing his seat belt.
    • The Wisconsin State Patrol said he showed signs of impairment and a field sobriety test was conducted.
    • The driver already had two warrants issued for his arrest relating to previous charges.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. - A Wauwatosa man was arrested for OWI 4th offense after a traffic stop on I-94 in Milwaukee County on Friday morning, Jan. 31.

Arrest details

What we know:

According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, at about 9:24 a.m., a state trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for speeding and a seat belt violation on I-94 near 108th Street.

During the stop, the trooper saw signs of possible controlled substance impairment, and conducted a field sobriety test.

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37-year-old Gavin Gallitz was taken into custody for OWI 4th offense.

Gallitz was taken to the hospital for a legal blood draw and controlled substance evaluation.

He was booked into Waukesha County Jail for two arrest warrants relating to operating under the influence and a probation violation.

He was further charged with OWI 4th offense, operating after revocation 2nd offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Source: The Wisconsin State Patrol sent FOX6 a media release. Information on previous charges is available on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website.

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