Former Wisconsin legislator accused of altering prescription

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. — Former state legislator Jeff Wood has been jailed after being accused of altering a prescription.

Chippewa Falls police Capt. John Liddell says police called Wood in Monday after the Chippewa Valley Veterans Administration Clinic reported he may have changed a prescription dosage. Liddell didn’t know the medication’s name.

The 42-year-old was still jailed Wednesday.

The Chippewa Herald says Wood wasn’t arrested. His probation officer asked police to detain Wood on a probation hold. He pleaded no contest in January to fifth-offense operating while intoxicated.

Chippewa County District Attorney Jon Theisen says police forwarded the case Wednesday and he will decide whether to file charges.

Wood had been arrested for impaired driving three times since 2008, which triggered calls for his resignation. He chose not to seek re-election.