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Drunk driving collision leads to arrest of Mason City driver

MASON CITY — A late-night hit-and-run investigation led to the arrest of a local man on multiple charges, including operating while intoxicated, no license, and no insurance, after a collision in Northeast Mason City this past weekend.
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MASON CITY — A late-night hit-and-run investigation led to the arrest of a local man on multiple charges, including operating while intoxicated, no license, and no insurance, after a collision in Northeast Mason City this past weekend.

The Mason City Police Department responded to the report of a hit-and-run collision at approximately 10:31 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the area of 24 14th Street NE.

Upon investigation, officers identified the driver involved as 33-year-old Cameron Princino of Mason City. Authorities allege that Princino fled the scene of the accident involving property damage before being apprehended.

Princino (pictured at top)was arrested and faces a litany of charges, including:

  • OWI — 1st Offense

  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident — Property Damage

  • Open Container — Driver (21 Years Old or Older)

  • Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability

  • No Valid Driver’s License

Following his arrest, Princino was transported to the Cerro Gordo County Jail, where he was booked at 12:31 a.m. on April 12. Records show he was released on his own recognizance at approximately 11:04 a.m. later that morning.

No injuries were reported in connection with the collision.

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