Sheriff's Office: Man arrested for OWI on off ramp to I-45, shotgun found behind driver's seat

MILWAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee man was arrested for his 4th OWI over the weekend.

A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy stopped a vehicle on the eastbound Watertown Plank Road off ramp to north I-45.

The driver showed signs of impairment and when deputies searched his car, they found an unloaded double barrel shotgun with rounds in the case behind the driver's seat.

The driver was arrested for OWI 4th offense and bail jumping.

There may also be charges of possession of a firearm while intoxicated.

The Sheriff's Office would like to remind citizens that public drinking and driving is against the law. 

Stay with CBS 58 News for more information on this developing story.

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