PD: 6-Time OWI Driver Caught After Driving 92 MPH

A 54-year-old Saukville man is facing charges for his 6th operating while intoxicated offense after being caught driving at speeds more than 90 mph on Interstate 43.

John Krieger was charged with a 6th offense OWI on Monday. He faces fines of up to $10,000 and 6 years in jail. Those penalties could be doubled, tripled or quadrupled pending his blood alcohol content; a blood test was taken and sent for chemical testing. He may also lose his drivers license for two years but not more than three years.

A citizen called police on Saturday to report a possibly intoxicated driver, according to the criminal complaint. Using the suspected vehicle's license plate, officers determined the car belonged to a Saukville resident and an on-duty officer set up near I-43 and Falls Road.

While waiting, the officer noticed a vehicle approaching at 92 mph, the complaint said. The officer followed the vehicle and was able to catch up to Krieger near Highway 60.

The officer activated his siren and emergency lights, and the vehicle pulled to the shoulder but continued to drive "as though it were in a third lane of travel," the complaint said. The officer called out that the vehicle was failing to stop, but it continued until exiting at Highway 32.

The officer approached the vehicle and found the driver, Krieger, who appeared "highly intoxicated." Krieger also failed several field sobriety tests.

Krieger was found guilty of OWI charges previously in 1989, 1992, 2001, 2005 and 2010. He will appear again in court at 10 a.m. May 7 for a status hearing.