OWI suspect found with semi-automatic rifle in his vehicle

Lang
9/24/22

Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies say a drunk driving suspect had a semi-automatic rifle in his vehicle at the time of his arrest.

50-year-old Jamie Washburn of Landon Road in North Liberty was pulled over on southbound Interstate 380 south of the Swisher exit just after 8:00 Friday night after reports he was driving recklessly at Sandy Beach Road and Curtis Bridge Road south of Shueyville.

As deputies approached the 2013 Dodge Challenger, they reported seeing a gun case behind the driver’s seat within arm’s reach. It was later discovered the case contained an AR Platform 450 Bushmaster rifle.

Washburn reportedly admitted to having more weapons inside the vehicle. A further search turned up an IMI Desert Eagle pistol in the glovebox, also within arm’s reach.

Washburn allegedly showed signs of intoxication and refused all breath testing. He was arrested and charged with Operating While Intoxicated – 2^nd Offense and two counts of Possession of or Carrying Weapons While Intoxicated. If convicted on all three charges, he faces a maximum of four years in jail.