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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office had multiple units respond to a call yesterday in Riverside about a report of an intoxicated driver. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested thirty-six-year-old Ashkelon William Barrett of Cedar Rapids for OWI third offense, a Class D Felony. Barrett was also cited for possession of a controlled substance first offense.

OWI third offense is the highest level an OWI charge can go in the State of Iowa. The fines for a third offense go up to $7,500 and have a mandatory fine of $3,125. The jail sentence can be up to five years, with a mandatory sentence of at least 30 days.

Barrett was transported to the Washington County Jail; KCII will bring you more information as it becomes official.