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OWI 5th Arrest

 
On 8/16/24, at 4:50PM, Janesville Police Officers investigated a single vehicle traffic crash at McKinley St. and Linn St.  A vehicle had stuck the curb while attempting to make a turn.
 
Officers had contact with the driver, Matt Lowman.  Lowman displayed signs of impairment, failed Standardized Field Sobriety testing and was arrested for OWI.  Lowman consented to a legal blood draw.  The results are pending. 
 
A Department of Transportation records check showed Lowman has four prior OWI convictions.
 
Lowman was transported to the Rock County Jail where he is being held for court.
 
Arrested:
Matt Lowman
59 Years Old
Janesville, WI Resident
 
Charges:
346.63(1)(a) – Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated-5th Offense
946.49 (1)(B)- Felony Bail Jumping
347.413(1)- Failure to Install Interlock Device
 
 

Incident Number: JV2436477

Location: McKinley St./Linn St.

By: LT. Rob Perkins II 2235

Date: 08/17/24

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 a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.