One Person Arrested by in I-94 Construction Zone for OWI with Children in the Vehicle

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 -- 1:00 PM

(WEAU Staff, WEAU) One person is in custody on suspicion of OWI offense with three children in the vehicle, according to WEAU staff.

According to a press release from the Wisconsin State Patrol, 38-year-old Cortney Javar Saffold of Minneapolis, MN has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with three children in the vehicle under the age of 16.

The press release says the Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle for traveling 80 m.p.h. in a 60 m.p.h. construction zone on Interstate 94 at mile post 72. The Trooper suspected the driver, Cortney Saffold, showed signs of impairment.

Investigation indicated that Saffold was operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. Saffold was arrested on suspicion of operating while under the influence of a restricted controlled substance-1st offense with passengers under 16 years old and possession of THC.

According to the press release, Saffold was taken to a local hospital for a blood test and the children were left in the care of an adult passenger.

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