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Solon Man Charged with Weapons Possession After OWI Arrest
Police found multiple loaded firearms in the suspect's vehicle during the traffic stop.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:45pm
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A recent OWI arrest in Iowa City exposed the dangerous combination of drunk driving and illegal weapons possession.Iowa City TodayA 32-year-old Solon man, Matthew Sorensen, was arrested on OWI charges in Iowa City and also faces an additional weapons charge after police allegedly found multiple loaded firearms in his vehicle during the traffic stop.
Why it matters
Combining drunk driving with the possession of multiple loaded weapons raises serious public safety concerns, as it increases the risk of a potentially deadly confrontation with law enforcement or an accidental discharge harming innocent bystanders.
The details
Sorensen was pulled over by Iowa City police just after midnight on Monday on Riverside Drive for an unknown violation. During the stop, officers observed that Sorensen had bloodshot, watery eyes, smelled of alcohol, and admitted to drinking. A subsequent Datamaster test reportedly showed his breath-alcohol level was 0.143 percent. A search of Sorensen's vehicle allegedly uncovered two loaded firearms near the center console and three additional loaded firearms in a backpack on the back seat.
- Sorensen was pulled over by Iowa City police just after midnight on Monday, April 13, 2026.
The players
Matthew Sorensen
A 32-year-old resident of Solon, Iowa who was arrested on OWI charges and also faces a weapons possession charge.
Iowa City Police
The law enforcement agency that conducted the traffic stop and arrested Sorensen.
What’s next
If convicted on both the OWI and weapons charges, Sorensen could face up to two years in jail.
The takeaway
This incident highlights the serious public safety risks posed when individuals combine drunk driving with the possession of multiple loaded firearms, underscoring the need for strict enforcement and prosecution of such cases to protect the community.
