Hunter
09/22/23
An Iowa City woman reportedly refused to provide her address and acted erratically when arrested for her 2nd OWI.
Police say 25-year-old Makenna Cook was called in as a reckless driver, operating a blue Geo in the parking lot of Taco Bell on Highway 6 East. An officer arrived just as Cook left her vehicle and went inside.
Upon contact at the restaurant, Cook allegedly had bloodshot watery eyes, impaired speech, unsteady balance, and had the odor of ingested alcohol. The arresting officer noted in his report that Cook was rude, profane, belligerent, argumentative, and displayed wild, varying emotions.
Cook refused chemical testing and reportedly tried to pull away when being handcuffed.
She has been charged with Public Intoxication, Interference with Official Acts, and 2nd offense OWI. If convicted on all counts, Cook could be sentenced to up to 26 months in jail.