Winfield council member seeking reelection picked up on allegations of OWI

Jon Derwinski

WINFIELD — Town Councilman Jon Derwinski was arrested Wednesday on allegations of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, Town Marshal Daniel Ball confirmed.

Derwinski, a Republican, was picked up around 11 p.m. by a Winfield police officer responding to a report of a reckless driver.

The arrest report was still in the works early Thursday, but Ball confirmed that charges will be sought by the department.

Derwinski, who declined the opportunity to make a comment Thursday morning, is seeking reelection during this year's municipal elections.

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