Plymouth County, Iowa — A 22-year old Hull man was arrested after sideswiping several vehicles Saturday night (January 12th) in rural Plymouth County.
According to a press release from the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place shortly before midnight Saturday night. Authorities say deputies were called to the report of a motor vehicle accident at Highway 75 and C-12 in rural Plymouth County. According to the report, deputies determined that 22-year old Jorge Gomez Badillo was operating the vehicle that caused the collision.
Witnesses reportedly told deputies that Gomez-Badillo was traveling in the opposing lane of travel, and sideswiped several vehicles.
Deputies say Gomez-Badillo showed several signs of intoxication and was unable to complete standardized field sobriety tests due to his inability to stand unassisted.
Gomez-Badillo was reportedly transported to Floyd Valley Hospital in Le Mars to be checked on by medical staff. Upon being released from the hospital, authorities say Gomez-Badillo was charged with OWI, and held at the Plymouth County Jail in Le Mars in lieu of a $1-thousand bond.
