Iowa Hawkeyes football player charged with OWI, having fake ID
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) - An Iowa Hawkeyes wide receiver was arrested after police say he was driving while under in the influence of alcohol and had a fake driver’s license.
In a criminal complaint, police said Kaleb Brown, 20, was arrested in the 400 block of South Van Buren Street at 2:25 a.m. on Sunday.
The complaint says Brown was seen driving a vehicle with heavy front end damage, including a wheel that was turned completely sideways. Police said Brown then backed the vehicle onto a lawn and began spinning the tires.
Brown allegedly had bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech, poor balance and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath.
Brown faces charges of OWI and Possession of Fictitious License, ID Card or Form.
The University of Iowa released a statement Monday afternoon following his arrest.
“Brown is subject to established university protocol regarding the UI Student-Athlete Code of Conduct, and the rules and regulations set for members of the football program.”
The release also stated “Brown, a junior wide receiver from Chicago, caught 22 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown in 11 games last year for the Hawkeyes.”
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