Wisconsin Man Arrested for 7th OWI, Pulled From Vehicle After Rammed by Squad Car

WISCONSIN — A 45-year-old Wisconsin man who had been arrested for OWI six times previously, was reportedly at it again and had to be extricated from his car by authorities.

Brien J Drain, 45 years of age, from Spooner has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Spooner Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 7th offense.

On Friday, April 14, 2017 just before 10 p.m., Troopers from Northwest Region Spooner Post attempted to stop a green 1998 Ford Ranger for speeding 73 miles per hour in a 55 mile-per-hour zone on Hwy 70 near Hurtle.

The vehicle accelerated to 85 miles per hour and continued east bound on Hwy 70 to Washburn Co.

The pursued vehicle eventually stuck tire deflation devices and was then rammed by a squad using a pursuit intervention technique. The suspect vehicle came to a final rest after striking a squad car.

The driver was extricated from the vehicle after he failed to comply with officers orders.

The driver was identified as Brien J. Drain, 45 from Spooner, Wisconsin.

A subsequent investigation revealed the driver may have been operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant.

No injuries were incurred by officers or suspect driver.

Drain was arrested and charged with OWI-7th Offense. An evidentiary blood test was obtained.

Drain was also charged with operating after suspension and Knowingly flee an officer. Drain was lodged in the Washburn County Jail pending an initial court appearance.

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