Wausau Man Arrested for 4th Offense OWI

Monday, October 9th, 2023 -- 3:00 PM

(Mike Leischner, WSAU) 26-year-old Brett C Barnetzke from Wausau Wisconsin, was arrested Friday, for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, according to Mike Leischner with WSAU.

According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, a trooper responded to a vehicle crash on CTH CC South of Dewitt Drive, in Lincoln County. In a release Saturday, the trooper that had responded to the crash noticed indications that Barnetzke was impaired prompting the arrest, for his 4th OWI offense.

The charge, however, may change into a 5th offense. Records show he is facing a 4th in Marathon County from a case in 2020 that has not yet been concluded.

Brett Barnetzke is due in court Monday to face his newest charge of a felony, regardless if this is his 4th or 5th OWI offense.

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