Black River Falls Man Arrested in Monroe County for 9th OWI

Saturday, October 31st, 2026 -- 11:01 AM

(WEAU Staff, WEAU) One person is accused of a 9th OWI offense following a traffic stop in Monroe County, according to WEAU staff.

According to a press release from the Wisconsin State Patrol, on Oct. 29, 2026, at around 9:06 p.m., a Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on I-94 at eastbound mile marker 142 for a traffic violation.

The Trooper learned the driver did not have valid driver’s license or the required ignition interlock device. The Trooper also learned the driver was on probation and parole. A Monroe County Sheriff’s Office K9 on scene was alerted to the vehicle.

During a search of the vehicle, authorities found suspected methamphetamine, THC, and open intoxicants. The Trooper conducted sobriety tests with the driver, identified as 50-year-old Vern E White Eagle of Black River Falls.

He was arrested on suspicion of operating while intoxicated-9th offense. He was taken to Tomah Health in Tomah for a blood test for evidence before being taken to the Monroe County Jail.

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