Lang
5/22/22
A late night Iowa City car accident has led to drunk driving and drug charges against a Poweshiek County man.
Iowa City Police were called to the area of Mayflower Hall just after 10:45 Saturday night for a reckless driver who almost hit the complainant. Moments later, police received a report of a single vehicle crash near Dubuque Street and Ridge Road that disabled a 2016 Ford F150. One caller said both the driver and passenger seemed highly intoxicated. Another said a second vehicle had stopped at the scene, and all the subjects were yelling at each other.
The driver of the disabled truck, identified as 23-year-old Jesus Gamboa of Deep River, allegedly showed signs of intoxication, admitted to drinking, and registered a breath alcohol level of .235%. Police say a small baggie of a white powder found in Gamboa’s pocket tested positive for MDMA.
Gamboa is charged with Operating While Intoxicated and Possession of a Controlled Substance. If convicted on both charges, he faces a maximum of two years in jail.