Career Criminal Charged With OWI-3rd Told Cop “I’m Fucked Already”; Skips Court, $1,500 Cash Warrant Issued

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Jonathan L. Cox, 40, of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff's Office)

KENOSHA, Wis. — A 40-year-old Kenosha man with a lengthy criminal history allegedly told a police officer “I’m fucked already” during an OWI investigation this week, and then failed to show up for his first court appearance Thursday. Jonathan L. Cox, 40, of Kenosha, was charged Thursday with operating while intoxicated-third offense as a repeater. When Cox failed to appear for his mandatory initial appearance Thursday afternoon, Kenosha County Court Commissioner Daniel E. Kellum authorized a warrant for his arrest and set $1,500 cash bail, ordering that Cox must post the money or be held for court.

Jonathan L. Cox, 40, of Kenosha
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