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Man Charged With 6th OWI

Milwaukee man caught by Whitefish Bay police officer after failing to make a complete stop, then turning without using his signal.

Joe Petrie, Neighbor
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A 50-year-old Milwaukee man is facing felony drunk driving charges after he was spotted by a Whitefish Bay police officer turning without using his turn signal Sunday.

James C. Zarske was charged in Milwaukee County Circuit Court Monday with one count of sixth offense operating while intoxicated. If convicted, he faces up to six years in prison and $10,000 in fines.

According to the criminal complaint:

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A police officer on patrol Sunday spotted Zarske approach a stop sign at East Lexington Boulevard and North Marlborough Drive, then not make a complete stop before turning onto Marlborough without using a turn signal. He then pulled Zarske over and noticed the strong smell of alcohol in the car.

Zarske failed field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest. While being arrested he pleaded with the officer, “Can’t you just let me slide?”

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Zarske was previously convicted of OWI in 1991, twice in 1996, once in 1998 and 2009. He’s currently being held in Milwaukee County Jail. 

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