MASON CITY – A Mason City man is guilty of inhalation of toxic vapors and now faces drunk driving and other charges.
Mason City police were dispatched on the afternoon of December 29, 2017 to Walmart, 4151 4th Street SW, reference a suspicious subject. After an investigation, officers arrested 39-year-old Robert Michael McFarland of Mason City on a charge of inhalation of toxic vapors prohibited. He was later found guilty and fined $127.50.
Then, on the afternoon of December 31, 2017, McFarland was stopped by the Iowa State Patrol. After an investigation, McFarland was arrested on charges of second-offense operating while intoxicated, interference with official acts, and failure to maintain control. He was picked up on a warrant in connection to this case on April 23 and taken to jail. He has entered a guilty plea and awaits a hearing.
