A Spooner, WI man charged with felony operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, 5th offense, appeared in Washburn County Circuit Court on Friday, February 3, 2017.
William Hansen was arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol on November 19, 2016 after a Wisconsin State Trooper conducted a traffic stop because he observed Hansen's white SUV operating with only one working headlight within the City of Spooner, WI.
According to public records obtained and reviewed by DrydenWire.com, when the Trooper made contact with Hansen's vehicle, Hansen initially opened his car door and started to exit the vehicle, however the Trooper advised Hansen to stay in the vehicle. An odor of burnt marijuana was immediately noticed by the Trooper.
Hansen advised the Trooper that he was heading “right here” when he was asked where he was going that evening, and why he didn't stop immediately for the Trooper.
The Trooper then asked Hansen to exit the vehicle. The Trooper advised Hansen that he was being arrested at that time.
A search was conducted of Hansen and his vehicle and during that search marijuana was located along with marijuana paraphernalia.
Hansen's dog was in the vehicle with him at the time of the traffic stop. Hansen advised the Trooper that he wanted to call someone to come and pick up his dog, however when the Trooper advised that he would have to utilize Hansen's phone himself and make that call, Hansen said “ain't happening.” The dog was ultimately transported to the Spooner Humane Society by the Spooner Police Department.
Records show that Hansen has previously been convicted twice for possession of marijuana and alos previously convicted four times for operating while intoxicated. Hansen faces a potential maximum sentence of 6 years if convicted of this offense.
Hansen is scheduled to be in Washburn County Circuit Court again on March 9, 2017.
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Spooner Man Arrested for 5th OWI
Sunday, November 20, 2016 | Wisconsin State Patrol
News Release - According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, a trooper stopped a vehicle, driven by William L. Hansen, 53 of Spooner, for a defective headlight near the intersection of Highway 63 and County Highway K in Washburn County around 7:56 p.m. Saturday night. Upon observing indications of controlled substance use, an investigation by the trooper revealed possession of controlled substances and probable cause that Mr. Hansen was also in violation of operating a motor vehicle with a restricted controlled substance in his person. This was Mr. Hansen's 5th OWI violation.
A legal blood draw was completed and Hansen was turned over to the Washburn County Jail.
Last Update: Feb 09, 2017 8:24 am CST
