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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Washington man gives minor alcohol

North Liberty police arrested a Washington, Iowa, man after he allegedly drove under the influence with an intoxicated minor in the vehicle.

Abelino Diaz Narciso, 26, was charged July 16 with third-offense OWI, providing alcohol to an underage person, possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, and driving while barred.

Police said they stopped Narciso for speeding and when asked for a license, he produced a Mexican ID. Officers located an Iowa license, which they said was barred until November 2014.

Reports said Narciso had a white, powdery substance in his nose and mustache. A search of the vehicle allegedly yielded a bag containing one gram of cocaine, as well as a five-gram bag of marijuana.

Officers said they noticed numerous open containers of alcohol in the vehicle. The 16-year-old passenger, Narciso’s nephew, repotredly had a can of Busch Light, which he reportedly admitted to drinking.

— by Brian Albert

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