MASON CITY – A Mason City woman was arrested for drunk driving and interference with an officer while a passenger had an open container of booze as they drove around town early Friday.
Stacey Ann Pietig, age 19, was pulled over by law enforcement Friday just before 1:00 AM near the 2000 block of 12th Street NE. The investigating officer determined that Pietig was intoxicated and during the stop, she attempted to interfere with the process. She was charged with first offense operating while intoxicated, interference with official acts and unsafe approach vehicles. An un-named passenger in the car was arrested for an open container of alcohol.
Pietig was booked into jail and later released pending a court date.
INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
