Lang
12/24/24
A Quad Cities man is behind bars at the Johnson County Jail after a police chase on Interstate 380 last week.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop was attempted on a 2014 Jeep Compass on I-380 northbound just before 6:45 last Wednesday night. Pursuing deputies say the vehicle was swerving all over the roadway and striking barriers. It was also reportedly speeding up, slowing down, and even stopping in the middle of the roadway. The driver ultimately drove into the median, but deputies say he continued to press the accelerator and rev the engine.
Arrest records identify the driver as 35-year-old Brent Paulsen of Davenport. The sheriff’s office says deputies had to break the windows and remove Paulsen from the vehicle. An empty bottle of vodka was found inside the car, and Paulsen allegedly showed signs of intoxication. His breath alcohol level was measured at .184%.
Deputies say Paulsen has a previous drunk driving conviction out of Geneseo, Illinois, and he was found in possession of Vardenafil for which he has no prescription.
Paulsen was booked into the Johnson County Jail just after 11:00 Monday morning and charged with Operating While Intoxicated – 2nd Offense, Eluding, Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug, Interference With Official Acts and various traffic offenses. If convicted on all criminal charges, he faces a maximum of four years in jail.