Hunter
06/24/24
A University of Iowa wide receiver faces OWI charges after damaging his vehicle overnight Sunday.
20-year-old Kaleb Brown of South Van Buren was near his residence just before 2:30 am and reportedly observed with heavy front-end damage to his 2023 Dodge Durango, including a front wheel completely turned sideways. Brown then allegedly backed the vehicle onto a lawn and began spinning his tires.
Upon contact, he reportedly had bloodshot watery eyes, slurred speech, unsteady balance and the strong odor of ingested alcohol. He refused all field and chemical tests. Brown was also reportedly found with a fictitious driver’s license making him appear to be of legal drinking age.
Brown was charged with OWI first offense and possession of a fictitious ID. He could be sentenced to up to two years in jail if convicted on both counts.
The Chicago native transferred to the University of Iowa from Ohio State in 2023 and played in 11 games, starting at wide receiver four times. He had 22 catches for 215 yards and one touchdown. Brown also rushed nine times for 54 yards. He earned the offensive Next Man In award for the Hawkeyes.