Two Drivers Arrested for OWI on I380 at Same Time

Incidents occurred just before 2:45 a.m. on Friday, with both drivers allegedly over the legal limit

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Two motorists heading southbound on I380 were charged with operating while intoxicated (OWI) by two different law enforcement agencies at nearly the same time early Friday morning. 28-year-old Chelsea Blinks of Cedar Rapids was stopped by a Johnson County Sheriff's Deputy for speeding and failing to maintain her lane, while 27-year-old Evens Dorvilus of Orlando, Florida was pulled over by North Liberty Police for an undisclosed reason. Both drivers allegedly admitted to drinking and provided breath tests showing blood alcohol levels over the legal limit.

Why it matters

Drunk driving incidents on major highways like I380 pose serious risks to public safety, and the simultaneous arrests highlight the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating impaired driving, especially during late night/early morning hours when intoxicated drivers are more likely to be on the roads.

The details

According to reports, Blinks was stopped at the 1 mile marker of I380 for allegedly going 15 miles over the speed limit and failing to maintain her lane. She reportedly admitted to drinking and provided a Datamaster test showing a breath-alcohol level of .147%. At the same time, Dorvilus was pulled over by North Liberty Police, who observed signs of intoxication. Dorvilus also allegedly admitted to drinking before driving and provided a Datamaster test with a breath-alcohol level of .153%.

  • The incidents occurred just before 2:45 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Chelsea Blinks

A 28-year-old resident of Cedar Rapids, Iowa who was arrested for OWI after being pulled over by a Johnson County Sheriff's Deputy.

Evens Dorvilus

A 27-year-old resident of Orlando, Florida who was arrested for OWI after being pulled over by North Liberty Police.

Johnson County Sheriff's Deputy

The law enforcement officer who pulled over Chelsea Blinks for speeding and failure to maintain her lane.

North Liberty Police

The law enforcement agency that pulled over Evens Dorvilus and arrested him for OWI.

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The takeaway

These simultaneous OWI arrests on I380 underscore the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating drunk driving, especially during late night/early morning hours when intoxicated drivers are more likely to be on the roads. The incidents highlight the need for continued public education and enforcement efforts to address impaired driving and improve highway safety.