Felony OWI 4th Offense 
On Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 11:24 PM, a Middleton Police Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with a defective headlamp and defective brake lamp on Century Avenue at Middleton Springs Drive. The driver fled on foot from the vehicle. Middleton officers along with officers & deputies from the Shorewood Hills Police Department & Dane County Sheriff’s Office quickly established a perimeter. Following a track by the Middleton Police K9 unit, the suspect was located nearby.
The suspect was identified as Benardo Vasquez, 40, of Madison. Officers discovered open intoxicants within the vehicle and noticed Vasquez smelled of intoxicants. Vasquez was subsequently arrested for 4th offense operating while under the influence (OWI), which is a felony. Vasquez was jailed on the tentative charges of OWI 4th and resisting an officer. In addition, Vasquez was cited for operating after suspension of his driver’s license and open intoxicants.
The Middleton Police Department thanks the Dane County Sheriff’s Office and Shorewood Hills Police Department for their assistance.
Lieutenant Tyler Loether
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 Tyler Loether
Patrol Supervisor
[email protected]
608-824-7300
Century Ave & Middleton Springs Dr
Middleton, WI 53562