Neenah Woman Arrested in Wausau for Driving the Wrong Way on Highway 29

Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 -- 2:01 PM

A Neenah woman was arrested in Wausau after driving the wrong way on Highway 29.

According to the Wausau Police Department, around 10:30pm on Saturday, they received reports of a vehicle driving east in the westbound lanes of Highway 29 near 72nd Avenue. The 34-year-old driver nearly collided with a squad car head-on before coming to a stop.

Police learned that the woman was supposed to be watching a child. Officers went to the home and found the child safe. The woman was arrested for 3rd offense OWI and neglecting a child.

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