Traffic Stop Results in Alcohol Charge Against Teen

A local teen faces a charge after getting pulled over in Oelwein.

Shortly after 2am Sunday (March 26), a Fayette County Sheriff's deputy stopped a vehicle in Oelwein for a traffic violation.

After an investigation, the driver, 19 year old Jonas Gingerich of Hazleton, was charged with a .02 alcohol violation.

Gingerich was taken to the Oelwein Police Department, where he was tested, processed, and later released.