A 40-year-old Janesville man is facing an 8th offense Operating While Intoxicated charge after being arrested shortly after midnight Monday.  Janesville police say an officer pulled-over Dustin D. O’Connor after observing a vehicle traveling at an unreasonable and imprudent speed through a residential area.  The officer reports O’Connor initially pulled over, but then fled the scene.  He was finally apprehended during a high-risk traffic stop near the intersection of Mineral Point Avenue and North Walnut Street.  Authorities say a preliminary breath test confirms the observed impairment was not alcohol related.  O’Connor was also arrested for Fleeing and a Parole Violation.  Police also note, his driver’s license was valid.

 

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