MASON CITY – A Klemme man was caught driving drunk with an open container of alcohol in Mason City this weekend.
A Cerro Gordo county deputy conducted a traffic stop due to an equipment violation on Saturday, February 17 at about 3:28 AM near 4th Street SW and Mercy Drive in Mason City. After an investigation, the driver, 38-year-old Derrick Tyrone Hatch was found to be driving with a suspended license. An open container of alcohol was allegedly located. Hatch was also found to be intoxicated.
Hatch was arrested on charges of first-offense operating while under the influence, driving under suspension, and open container.
HATCH, DERRICK TYRONE: