Advisory
OWI-6th Offense
OWI-6th Offense 
OWI-6TH OFFENSE
| 8/22/2024 at 11:34 p.m. a JPD Officer attempted to stop a Ford Focus on E. Milwaukee St. / N. Parker Dr. for a speed violation. The operator eventually pulled over at E. Wall / N. Main St. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Joaquin Tomas Sipriano. He had a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his person, and he admitted to consuming three beers. A DOT check showed he has 5 prior OWI convictions, and he is required to have an ignition interlock device installed on any vehicle he operates. He did not have ignition interlock device installed on this vehicle. Sipriano is currently out on bond for OWI (5th or 6th), Operating with PAC (5th or 6th), and Operating While Revoked. His bond conditions included he maintain absolute sobriety and to not operate a motor vehicle. During the stop Sipriano refused to exit the vehicle, and put the vehicle into drive in an attempt to leave, which officers prevented him from doing. Once out of the vehicle he failed field sobriety tests and was arrested. He refused to submit to a blood sample and a warrant was applied for, and signed, by a Rock County Judge. The results are pending. He is currently at the Rock County Jail until he goes to Court. ARRESTED: Joaquin Tomas Sipriano, (44) Janesville Charges: OWI – 6th Offense Operating While Revoked IID Tampering/Failing to Install/Violate Court Order Resisting/Failing to Stop/Fleeing Resisting/Obstructing an Officer Felony Bail Jumping
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Address/Location
Janesville Police Department
100 N Jackson St
Janesville, WI 53548
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-755-3100
