Driver arrested for 4th OWI after deputies say they found him passed out behind the wheel

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A driver is in custody for his fourth OWI after deputies with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office say he was passed out behind the wheel. 

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says deputies were called to northbound I-41 at the Hampton Avenue off-ramp for a truck blocking the right turn lane around 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Deputies reported they found the driver passed out while the vehicle was running. 

Investigators say the driver showed obvious signs of impairment and was arrested for his fourth offense OWI and failing to install an ignition interlock. The driver was also already on probation for battery and threats to judge/prosecutor/law enforcement. 

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