Authorities have accused an area man of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Robert Kalin, 43, was charged April 11 with third-offense OWI.

Kalin’s car was observed traveling westbound on Iowa Avenue with the headlights off. When a police officer approached Kalin, he had a difficult time understanding directions.

He had bloodshot and glassy eyes and smelled of alcohol. He admitted to having two shots of whiskey.

Third-offense OWI is a Class-D felony.

— by Stacey Murray