Speeding Leads to Arrest, Drug Charges for EC Man

Speeding Leads to Arrest, Drug Charges for EC Man

David Young, 34 years of age, from Eau Claire has been arrested by the Wisconsin State Patrol Eau Claire Post for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, 1st offense, with two children in the vehicle under the age of 16. 

On Saturday March 1st, Troopers in the Eau Claire Post, stopped a vehicle for speeding on Hwy 312 at Jeffers Ave. Upon initial approach of the vehicle, Troopers noticed signs of impairment from the driver. Troopers administered a field sobriety test with Mr. Young and subsequently arrested Mr. Young for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. Mr. Young was also charged with possession of Methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a motor vehicle with a revoked driver’s license status.

Troopers also reported two juveniles ages 1 and 4, along with their mother were passengers in the vehicle. The occupants were transported to a safe haven and Mr. Young was booked into Eau Claire County Jail. 

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