APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – Authorities in Appleton say a recent traffic stop quickly turned into a notable safety intervention ending in an Operating While Intoxicated arrest.
According to a release from the Appleton Police Department, an officer made a traffic stop on a vehicle during which time the driver was alleged to be showing concerning behavior.
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With the concerning behavior and a visible weapon in reach of the driver, officials say the officer removed the driver from her car, eventually detaining her after the woman attempted to re-enter her car during the stop.
A further investigation led police to find alcohol and illegal drugs inside the vehicle. The woman was then arrested for OWI and drug possession.
No other information is available at this time.
