Man Changing Tire On Highway 166 Is Arrested For DUI, Leaving Scene Of Accident

A man changing a tire on the highway was arrested Friday night for DUI.

Around 8:15 p.m., the Cowley County Sheriff’s Dept. received a report of an individual in need of assistance with a flat tire in the 5000 block of U.S. 166 Highway. An officer made contact with a man who appeared to be intoxicated.

The vehicle had also been involved in an accident.

39-year-old Brent Caldwell was arrested for DUI, transporting an open container and failure to report an accident.

He posted bond and was released.