On January 1, 2025, at about 4:12 PM, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a traffic complaint regarding an erratic driver on US Highway 12 in the Township of Brockway. As the Deputy made contact, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was pursued and further poor driving was observed. The vehicle eventually crashed in a wooded area and the driver was taken into custody. The driver was treated at a hospital for injuries relating to the
crash.
The driver was identified to be Wayne R. Withers, age 49, Black River Falls. Withers was
booked in to the Jackson County Jail for Operating while Intoxicated 6th Offense, Recklessly
Endangering Safety, and Fleeing an Officer.
At this time, Withers retains his presumption of innocence until adjudicated otherwise in a
court of law.
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