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Elwood, Doniphan Co, DUI checkpoint nets arrests

By Brian Hagen

08/27/2024

(KAIR)--The Elwood Police Department, in conjunction with the Doniphan County Sheriff's Department, and Wathena Police, made two arrests and issued several traffic citations following a DUI checkpoint, conducted Friday evening.

According to a release from Elwood Police, one of the two arrested was Saint Joseph, Missouri resident Dustin Owens. He was taken into custody on charges for felony fleeing or eluding law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia, and reckless driving. He was additionally apprehended on a felony arrest warrant from Andrew County, Missouri.

The other arrest was that of Highland, Kansas resident Kimble Trainer, who was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

During the checkpoint, officers stopped 28 vehicles for motor vehicle violations.

According to the release, the DUI checkpoint was held " to help law enforcement in the fight against Impaired Driving in our communities and highways."

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