Green Bay Resident Sentenced for Ninth OWI

A court sentenced a 53-year-old man to six years in prison following his ninth OWI conviction.

Updated on Oct. 3, 2026 in Crime — General

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Corey Dekeyser received a six-year prison sentence in a Green Bay court for his ninth OWI offense. He will also serve five years of extended supervision and faces a three-year license revocation.

Why it matters

The sentence addresses a significant repeat offense, underscoring the legal consequences for drivers who disregard prior alcohol-related convictions and state safety mandates.

The court mandated six years of prison time and five years of extended supervision for the ninth OWI offense. The defendant faces an additional three-year driver license revocation as part of the legal order.

The players

Corey Dekeyser

The 53-year-old defendant was sentenced to six years in state prison for his ninth OWI offense.

The details

During a January 2026 traffic stop in Green Bay, officers discovered Corey Dekeyser driving without a license and lacking a required ignition interlock device. He recorded a .095 blood alcohol content, and authorities located two empty 4 Loko drinks inside his vehicle.

Timeline

  1. A traffic stop occurred in January 2026.

  2. The court issued the prison sentence in October 2026.

Legal Context

This sentencing follows strict enforcement patterns set by Wisconsin OWI ignition interlock device requirements. The case reflects a broader judicial trend of applying harsh prison terms to defendants with extensive histories of repeat traffic offenses.

Residents should remain aware that the local court system maintains rigorous standards for repeat traffic offenders. The requirement for ignition interlock devices remains a mandatory safety measure for those with prior alcohol-related driving offenses.

The takeaway

Repeat OWI offenders face severe prison terms and mandatory supervised release under current state laws. Drivers are legally required to maintain ignition interlock devices and valid licenses to ensure public safety on local roads.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by WFRV-TV Channel 5.