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Traffic Accidents, OWI and Suspended Drivers Reported Last Week in Waukee

Waukee Police responded to reports of a couple minor traffic accidents, an OWI and a couple drivers with suspended licenses last week in Waukee.

Editor's note: All information below is provided by police in incident reports through May 12, the most recent available. Dates below are when the incident occurred, not when an arrest or charges were filed. Charges do not always result in convictions.

May 7

A vehicle driven by Dawn McConnell of Minburn struck a legally parked car in the 600 block of Southeast Madrone Lane. Vehicle damage was estimated at $400.

May 8

Dustin Keith Fichter, 36, of Prairie City was arrested and charged with driving while suspended. Fichter was also cited for no insurance and failure to use safety belts.

May 10

A vehicle driven by Mirsad Cokovic of Waukee struck a vehicle driven by Amber Classen of Lorimor. Vehicle damage was estimated at $1,600.

May 11

Gregory Marean, 54, of Waukee was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated (first offense). Marean was also cited for speeding.

May 12

Skyler Hayden, 22, of Des Moines was arrested and charged with driving while suspended.

Bruce Pierce, 54, of Waukee was arrested and charged with driving while suspended.

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