Fond du Lac man taken into custody suspected of 12th offense of operating while intoxicated

A Fond du Lac man was taken into custody yesterday and charged with his 12th operating while intoxicated offense after being involved in a vehicle crash in the city.

At around 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 61-year-old Steve Johnson was involved in a crash with another vehicle at the intersection of Johnson and Seymour streets in Fond du Lac.

City of Fond du Lac Police responded to the crash and through investigation, Johnson was suspected to be operating the vehicle while intoxicated.

Running a DOT history on Johnson found he had 11 prior operating while intoxicated convictions.

If convicted, Johnson faces 4 to 15 years of initial prison confinement and a fine of up to $25,000 to $50,000 depending on specific statutory enhancements and surcharges.

Johnson remains in the Fond du Lac County Jail.