On 8/31/2016 at 5:43 p.m., The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call of a suspicious vehicle and subject near the intersection of Haugen Street and Mitchell Street in Ruthven. As a result of the investigation, The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office arrested Todd Ellis Plagman, age 49 of Laurens, on charges of OWI-2nd Offense, Operating a motor vehicle without a valid driver’s license and open container. Plagman was transported to the Palo Alto County Jail, without incident, and held until his initial appearance before a magistrate judge.
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