A man from Madison was arrested following a traffic stop in Iowa County Monday around 9pm. A deputy from the sheriff’s department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 18-151 near exit 52 in Ridgeway. Upon investigation of the vehicle, a strong odor was detected. Following a search of the vehicle the driver, 34 year old Matthew Hoffman of Madison was arrested for Operating While under the Influence, and Possession of THC. Hoffman was also cited for Speeding. Hoffman was taken to a hospital for a blood draw and later released to a responsible party.



