8th Offense OWI

On October 7, 2025 at 2:31am a Deputy with the Sauk County Sheriff's Department observed a vehicle operating in the Village of West Baraboo. A records check of the vehicle’s registration showed the current registered owner was revoked due to past Operating While Under the Influence Offenses. A traffic stop was conducted for this reason. The driver was identified as Merritt A. Parks age 70 of Baraboo. While speaking with Merritt the Deputy observed signs of intoxication via narcotics. Merritt consented to Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and signs of impairment were observed. Merritt was arrested for Operating While Impaired. A search incident to arrest  of the vehicle yielded items pertaining to drug use. It was learned Merritt had 7 prior Operating While Intoxicated Offenses. Merritt was transported to the Sauk County Jail for Operating While Revoked, Operating While Intoxicated 8th Offense, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. 

Chip Meister

Sauk County Sheriff