A Union Grove man faces a drunken driving charge after allegedly rolling his vehicle in a crash on Vine Street in the village Monday.
Racine County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the 1300 block of Vine shortly after midnight Monday.
There, they found Anthony G. Skokut, 28, speaking to residents. Skokut’s blue 2010 Honda CR-V was laying on its driver’s side with severe damage close by.
Skokut exited the car through the passenger’s side door, a press release stated.
While speaking with him, deputies observed obvious signs of intoxication, according to the release. Skokut failed standardized field sobriety tests, deputies arrested him for operating while intoxicated (1st offense).
The investigation confirmed that Skokut was northbound on Vine St. when he struck a legally parked pick-up truck. Skokut continued another 607 feet north before striking another legally parked vehicle rolling his Honda over.
He reported no injuries in the crash.
Deputies issued Skokut multiple traffic citations and took him to the Racine County Jail following the crash.
Rating: 1 out of 5.
Also in the News
Milwaukee man facing felonies after fleeing Racine police, telling them ‘shoot me’
RACINE ⸺ A Milwaukee man faces numerous felonies after fleeing from police last week and telling them “shoot me” when caught. The Racine County District Attorney’s office has charged Joshua Mitchell, 26, with: Possession of a firearm by outstate felon, firearm mandatory minimum enhancer, a felony;Two counts of second-degree recklessly endangering safety, both felonies;Vehicle operator […]
Burlington man facing separate felony cases for drug dealing, vehicle theft
RACINE COUNTY ⸺ A Burlington man faces felonies in two cases ⸺ one involving drug dealing and one involving vehicle theft. In the drug case, the Racine County District Attorney’s office has charged Julian M. Barler, 24, with two counts of manufacture/deliver THC (<= 200 grams), second or subsequent offense. Both charges resulted from a […]
Sky is A Shy Gal in Need of a Home
Sky is a gorgeous 5-year-old girl looking for a sweet family to call her own! She is a bit fearful in new settings so she needs to be surrounded by those who can give her extra time, patience, and love. If you’d like to meet Sky at the Wisconsin Humane Society Racine Campus, please visit […]
