John M Phalen, 70 years of age, from Stone Lake has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol
Spooner Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 5th offense.
Troopers with the WI State Patrol stopped a vehicle on Hwy 27 near Hayward in Sawyer County for
an equipment violation. Upon initial approach of the vehicle, troopers noticed the odor of marijuana
emitting from the vehicle. Ultimately the driver was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while
under the influence of a controlled substance fifth offense and possession of marijuana. The driver
was transported and turned over to the Sawyer County Jail.
