Truck crashes into West Allis police squad, man charged with OWI
Truck crashes into squad, man charged with OWI
Milwaukee County prosecutors accuse a man of driving drunk and crashing into the back of a West Allis police squad earlier this month.
WEST ALLIS, Wis. - Milwaukee County prosecutors accuse a man of driving drunk and crashing into the back of a police squad earlier this month.
In Court:
Court records show 38-year-old Victoriano Rivera is now charged with operating while intoxicated and misdemeanor obstructing an officer. It's the fourth time he's been charged with OWI in the past 11 years.
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In court on Nov. 8, Rivera was issued a $10,000 cash bond with conditions that he remain sober and not drive.
Dig deeper:
Court records show Rivera has two prior OWI convictions – one from 2014, the other from 2017 – and an open OWI case from 2021.
Victoriano Rivera
Police squad involved in crash (Courtesy: WAPD)
West Allis police squad hit
The backstory:
The crash happened at 68th and Becher on Nov. 2. West Allis police said Rivera was too intoxicated to perform any field sobriety tests after crashing into the squad.
FOX6 News obtained new body-worn camera footage that shows the moment investigators said Rivera slammed into the back of the squad. After the crash, an officer got out of her vehicle. That's when prosecutors said Rivera took off.
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Court records state a bystander across the street also tried to get Rivera to stop. Police said he walked back to his vehicle, ignoring commands from officers. Police used a taser to take him to the ground and into custody.
Police heard Rivera tell a paramedic that he'd had six to seven beers before the crash, according to court filings. He was taken to a hospital after the crash for whiplash and muscle strains.
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The Source: FOX6 News referenced information from the West Allis Police Department, Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court.