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Middleton Police Department
Friday March 25th, 2022 :: 09:41 p.m. CDT

Advisory

OWI 4th Offense

On March 25, 2022, a Middleton officer observed a vehicle hit a tree and continue driving on the 6200 block of Middleton Springs Dr.  The vehicle was seen veering all over the road.

During the investigation, it was determined that Michael Steele, 68, of Middleton, had consumed alcohol prior to operating the vehicle.  He showed signs of impairment and smelled of intoxicants.  Officers administered field sobriety tests to Steele and he was ultimately arrested for 4th offense Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated (OWI).  Steele was transported to the Dane County Jail where he was booked in on a tentative charge of 4th 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

6200 Middleton Springs Dr
Middleton, WI 53562

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