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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

Cedar Rapids man charged with OWI, driving while barred

A Cedar Rapids man was charged Sept. 1 after an alleged drunk-driving incident.

According to a Johnson County Sheriff’s Office complaint, Steven Viers, 51, was charged after a deputy observed Viers driving erratically and initiated a traffic stop. The complaint said Viers was weaving in his lane, crossing the center line, and traveling at 10-15 mph below the speed limit.

The complaint said Viers had glassy eyes and an odor of alcohol, and was unable to perform some field sobriety tests. Viers refused a breath test, the complaint said. Viers has numerous OWI charges, and is barred from driving through 2018, according to the complaint.

Viers is charged with third-offense OWI, a Class-D felony, and habitual driving while barred, an aggravated misdemeanor.

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