Iowa man suspected of OWI found with weapon
Hunter
10/27/22
A Jones County man pulled over for a traffic violation faces a jail sentence after being found in possession of a firearm while under the influence.
Police pulled 24-year-old Jacob Francksen of Olin Iowa over just before 2am Wednesday at the intersection of Capitol and Burlington Streets for stopping in a crosswalk and having a defective brake light. Upon contact, he allegedly had bloodshot watery eyes, impaired speech, unsteady balance, and had the odor of ingested alcohol. Francksen was also reportedly wearing bar wristbands and admitted to drinking.
A Datamaster test showed Francksen’s blood-alcohol level at .103 percent, and he disclosed that he had a firearm under his seat. Police found a 22-caliber revolver in a holster.
Francksen’s been charged with OWI first offense and possession of a dangerous weapon while intoxicated. If convicted on both counts, he could be sentenced to up to two years in jail.