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Illinois Man Arrested for 8th OWI Offense in Racine County
Pulled over for not wearing a seatbelt, driver also cited for other violations
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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A 30-year-old Illinois man was arrested in Racine County, Wisconsin on Saturday morning for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) for the 8th time. The man, Diego Sanchez Villalba, was initially pulled over by a state trooper for not wearing a seatbelt, and was subsequently found to be driving under the influence.
Why it matters
Repeat OWI offenses are a serious public safety concern, as they indicate a pattern of dangerous and irresponsible behavior behind the wheel. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to get impaired drivers off the roads and protect the community.
The details
According to the Wisconsin State Patrol, the trooper pulled over Sanchez Villalba's vehicle around 7:46 a.m. on Saturday on I-41/94 near State Highway 20 for not wearing a seatbelt. After investigating further, the trooper determined that Sanchez Villalba was driving under the influence. He was arrested for his 8th OWI offense and taken to a local hospital for an evidentiary blood draw before being booked into the Racine County Jail. Sanchez Villalba was also cited for several other violations, including driving without a valid license and having open intoxicants in the vehicle.
- The incident occurred on Saturday, February 7, 2026 around 7:46 a.m.
The players
Diego Sanchez Villalba
A 30-year-old Illinois man arrested for his 8th OWI offense in Racine County, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin State Patrol
The law enforcement agency that pulled over and arrested Sanchez Villalba for the OWI offense.
The takeaway
This arrest underscores the need for continued vigilance and enforcement against repeat drunk driving offenders, who pose a serious threat to public safety on the roads. It also highlights the importance of measures like license revocation and ignition interlock devices to prevent such individuals from getting behind the wheel while intoxicated.
