Crime & Safety
High On Cocaine, Driver Arrested in Oak Creek With Child in Car
Oak Creek police arrested a reckless driver who admitted to driving with a child in the car. The driver admitted to doing cocaine.
OAK CREEK, WI — Oak Creek police conducted a traffic stop on the 8700 block of S. 27th St. just after 1:30 a.m. on July 3.
According to police reports, an Oak Creek police officer observed the driver of a vehicle driving recklessly and conducted a traffic stop.
During an initial approach, the officer determined the driver was under the influence of some type narcotic.
Field tests were conducted and the driver was arrested for OWI with an underage passenger in the vehicle.
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The officer conducted a vehicle search and located several prescription medications. The driver also admitted to doing cocaine.
The passenger was turned over to her father, who removed the vehicle from the scene.
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The driver was transported to Wheaton Franklin for a blood test.
The driver was cited for operating without valid driver's license.
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