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Peeing in candy aisle tips La Crosse police off to drunk driver

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7 years ago

November 13, 2017

Drew Kelly

Neillsvilel man now facing 5th OWI

He made his mark — literally — leaving a Kwik Trip in La Crosse and now faces his fifth OWI.

Police were tipped off to a drunk guy at the gas station on George St., because he urinated in the candy aisle before leaving in his Chevy Trailblazer. James Blackdeer was pulled over in a Trailblazer a little while later on State Rd. He told La Crosse police he had three or four beers at a bar, though he couldn’t remember which bar.

Officers noticed Neillsville, Wis., man was unsteady on his feet. The 36-year-old refused some sobriety tests. Police stopped others for safety. Blackdeer ended up blowing a .17.

A search of his car found four empty cans of Budweiser, missing from a 12-pack in his truck.

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Drew Kelly

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.