Le Mars teen charged for OWI and eluding – nwestiowa.com

SIOUX CENTERA 19-year-old Le Mars resident was arrested about 1:55 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, in Sioux Center on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence; eluding; driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway; failure to obey a traffic control device; passing too near a bridge, intersection or railroad crossing; speeding; failure to use headlamps when required; interference with official acts; and no valid drivers license.

The arrest of Misael Gregorio Lopez Arcos stemmed from him being observed driving a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox without headlights and crossing the centerline while traveling south on Highway 75 in Sioux Center, according to the Sioux Center Police Department.

An officer attempted to stop Lopez Arcos, but Lopez Arcos attempted to elude the officer.

The Lopez Arcos vehicle struck a Road Closed sign and became stuck in the unfinished portion of the roadway.

Lopez Arcos fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later, according to the incident report.

He had bloodshot/watery eyes, impaired balance, slurred speech and the odor of an alcoholic beverage, according to the incident report.

His vehicle received an estimated $10,000 damage.

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