DANE COUNTY, Wis. - Erik Hernandez, 26, from Madison was arrested late Saturday night, June 19 by the Wisconsin State Patrol for operating a motor vehicle under the influence. His 4th offense — with three children in the vehicle under the age of 16.
A Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper stopped a vehicle on I-90/94 after observing lane deviation in Dane County. The Trooper then determined that the driver was under the influence of a controlled substance and he was arrested.
The driver was also arrested for Operating After Revocation.
The driver was taken to a local hospital and a warrant for an evidentiary blood draw was obtained.
The mother removed the vehicle and her children off the interstate.
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