Crime & Safety
Woman Caught Driving Erratically, Police Find Pills in Purse
Milwaukee woman, 18, is charged with a felony after she has Oxycodone in her purse while driving through Port Washington.
An 18-year-old Milwaukee woman is facing felony drug charges after she was caught driving irregularly through Port Washington on Tuesday with Oxycodone in her purse.
Caitlyn M. Zueck was charged in Ozaukee County Circuit Court with one count of possession of a narcotic drug. If convicted, she faces up to 3 ½ years in prison and $10,000 in fines.
According to the criminal complaint:
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On Tuesday, a Port Washington police officer on patrol spotted Zueck driving northbound on Wisconsin Street and driving irregularly. At one point Zueck came to a complete stop in the middle of an intersection with East Norport Drive, then continued driving after a five second pause.
The officer pulled Zueck over and noticed she was very lethargic. She told the officer she had taken Zoloft before driving and she failed a field sobriety test.
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Officers then searched Zueck’s purse where they found numerous prescription pill bottles, including one that contained a mix of pills including Oxycodone.
She’s currently free on $500 bond while awaiting trial.
