SIDNEY, IOWA – Cops say this alleged Iowa drunk driver thought he was nearly 90 miles away from where they found him, with his destroyed pickup truck.
On February 14, 2025, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle collision involving an impaired driver. At approximately 3:20 PM that day, deputies were dispatched to the area of 190th Street and 350th Avenue, east of Sidney, Iowa, for a one-vehicle accident. Upon arrival, deputies located a 2019 Chevrolet Colorado, which had sustained total loss damage.
The driver, 51-year-old Gary Redinbaugh of Persia, Iowa, was suspected of being intoxicated. During the investigation, Redinbaugh advised deputies that he believed he was near Harlan, Iowa – approximately 90 miles from the crash site.
The suspect was placed under arrest and charged with:
• OWI 2nd Offense
• Failure to Maintain Control
Sidney Fire and Rescue assisted deputies at the scene. Redinbaugh is currently being held at the Fremont County Jail.