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ISP Trooper charged with OWI

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January 23rd, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Ames, Iowa/KCCI) –An Iowa State Trooper has been charged with operating while intoxicated after police say he crashed his truck on Highway 30 in Ames early Friday Morning. According to KCCI, Ames Police say they came upon Christopher Burrows who had crashed his Ford F-150 in the median near Highway 30 and South Duff Avenue around 2:45 Friday morning.Ames Police say Burrows was not hurt, a warrant for a blood draw was issued. It is unclear if he performed a breathalyzer test on scene, or what his blood-alcohol level was. Iowa State Patrol declined to comment on the arrest, citing a personnel matter.

Story County Jail records show Burrows was released from custody.