Summary of Legal Violations in Wisconsin
Incident at QuikTrip – Weston, Wisconsin (April 25, 2022)
On April 25, 2022, police were dispatched to the QuikTrip convenience store in Weston, Wisconsin, after receiving a report of an intoxicated woman unconscious in her vehicle. Upon arrival, two customers informed officers that they had found her sleeping in the back seat and were concerned for her safety.
The woman provided only her first name, Anna, and refused to give any additional information. While speaking with her, the officer noticed signs of intoxication, including dilated pupils, slurred speech, and the smell of alcohol.
Anna repeatedly attempted to close the car door when the officer requested her identification. When asked to step out of the vehicle, she resisted, punched an officer in a sensitive area, and continued kicking while being restrained. After being handcuffed and placed in the patrol car, she continued screaming, kicking the seat, and banging her head against the divider.
At the county jail, a breath sample showed a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.20. Anna was charged with assaulting an officer, resisting arrest, and received a citation for underage drinking.
Incident in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin (January 19, 2023)
On January 19, 2023, a patrol officer in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, spotted a vehicle driving without its front right tire, with the metal rim scraping against the road and producing sparks.
The driver, Samra, 26, appeared sluggish, had slurred speech, and had an open Budweiser beer bottle on the center console. Upon checking her driver’s license, police found that it had been revoked due to a previous DUI offense in December 2022.
When asked to perform field sobriety tests, Samra struggled to maintain her balance. A breath test revealed a BAC of 0.19, nearly three times the legal limit in Wisconsin (0.08).
She remained uncooperative, kicking at officers while being handcuffed and screaming in the patrol car. At the county jail, Samra managed to unbuckle her seatbelt and slip out of her handcuffs. After being restrained again, she continued resisting and acting erratically.
Samra was charged with a second DUI, resisting an officer, driving with a revoked license, and failing to install an ignition interlock device. She was sentenced to 90 days in jail, and other charges were dropped but remained on her record.
Incident at Onalaska Motel, Wisconsin (November 11, 2022)
On November 11, 2022, police were called to a motel in Onalaska, Wisconsin, following reports of a guest exhibiting strange behavior and causing property damage. The woman, Rhonda, 45, had broken a microwave in her room and unlawfully entered the motel manager’s residence.
When officers arrived, Rhonda appeared to be under the influence of stimulants. She claimed there were “spirits” in her room and displayed erratic mood swings. When questioned about prescription medication, she admitted to crushing and snorting painkillers instead of taking them as prescribed.
Police discovered that Rhonda was out on bail for a separate criminal case and was required to take medication only as directed. When asked to cooperate, she became increasingly agitated, threw objects at the officers, and spat on two of them.
She was charged with assaulting an officer with bodily fluids, violating bail conditions, property damage, and disorderly conduct. Most charges were later dropped, but she was sentenced to 108 days in jail for property damage.
Incident in La Crosse, Wisconsin (September 18, 2021)
On September 18, 2021, police responded to a street fight in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Desire Burns, 18, was identified as the primary aggressor.
As officers attempted to separate the individuals involved, Desire attempted to walk away but was stopped. When officers tried to de-escalate the situation, she resisted, kicked an officer, and continued yelling profanities while being handcuffed.
After being placed in the patrol car, she continued screaming, spitting, and threatening the officers. She was charged with disorderly conduct, assault, resisting arrest, and using false identification.
Conclusion
These incidents highlight common legal violations involving substance abuse and public disturbances. Police intervened to ensure public safety, and the individuals involved faced appropriate legal consequences, ranging from fines and community service to jail sentences.