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Woman arrested for OWI with 3 children in vehicle
A woman from Chicago has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence with three children younger than 16 in the vehicle. The Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post arrested Wilma J. Peeples, 37, for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with three children in the vehicle under the age of 16 on Sunday at approximately 10:57 a.m. on Interstate 94 near milepost 76. A trooper stopped her vehicle for a speed violation and observed signs of impairment, according to a State Patrol news release. A subsequent investigation showed Peeples was operating the motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance with minor passengers. Peeples was arrested and transported to Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire for an evidentiary test of her blood. The children — two age 10 and one age 9, were released to a responsible adult.
Police: Chase hit speeds of 120 mph
EAU CLAIRE — A police pursuit that reached speeds of 120 mph resulted in multiple charges against the driver and a passenger. Raina Rodefer, 21, faces charges of second degree recklessly endangering safety, attempting to flee or elude officers, possession of a firearm by a felony, possession of THC, possession of drug paraphernalia and five counts of bail jumping. The June incident began, according to the criminal complaint, when a...
Cadott man sentenced to four years in prison for break-in
CHIPPEWA FALLS — A Cadott man convicted of breaking into a home in January, stealing items, and cashing checks, was sentenced Monday to serve four years in prison. Jacob S. Pedersen, 34, 13555 270th St., Cadott, pleaded no contest in Chippewa County Court to burglary to a building, possession of a firearm by a felon, misappropriating an ID, forgery and theft of movable property. Judge James Isaacson ordered the prison...
Fall Creek football coaches all agree communication is key to success
FALL CREEK — As its new head coach, Marcus Wahleithner is the unequivocal leader of the Crickets’ football squad, but perhaps more importantly, he is also the ultimate team player. While most area high school coaches are more than happy to talk about the career trajectory they have taken over the years, Wahleithner actually turned down a request by the Leader-Telegram to be featured for the varied coaching accomplishments that led up to him being named Fall Creek’s head football coach last April. ...
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