Car Misses Roundabout, Driver arrested for OWI and Possible Drug Charges.

On Sunday around 5:30pm, the Grant County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call regarding a one vehicle crash at the roundabout just south of Lancaster at Highway 61 and Highway 81. The caller reported a disabled vehicle at that location and unsure what was struck. The investigating deputy arrived and met with the driver, identified as 63 year old Ronald Walsh of Horicon. Walsh said that he forgot the roundabout was there as he no longer lived in the area. The investigating deputy noticed the odor of intoxicants and Walsh’s speech appeared slurred. After an investigation, Walsh was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated. While searching Walsh, the deputy found what Walsh admitted possessing a paper fold containing cocaine. He also admitted to marijuana smoking paraphernalia in his car. Walsh was arrested for OWI 1st Offense. He was also cited for Inattentive Driving. Other charges are pending further investigation of the items located upon arresting Walsh. Walsh’s vehicle had disabling damage and was towed from the scene by Bennett’s Towing of Lancaster.