Teen arrested for DUI after 16-second pursuit

Ponca City Police say the incident ended in a crash near Lake Ponca

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Ponca City Police arrested a teen accused of driving under the influence early Tuesday morning. Police responded around 4:30 a.m. near Lake Ponca where a caller reported a suspected drunk driver. The pursuit lasted only 16 seconds before the teen's vehicle crashed.

Why it matters

Underage drunk driving is an ongoing issue that puts the public at risk. This incident highlights the need for continued education and enforcement to prevent such dangerous behavior, especially in a state like Oklahoma with a high rate of alcohol-related crashes.

The details

According to police, the 16-second pursuit began after officers spotted the teen's vehicle and attempted to pull it over. The vehicle crashed shortly after the pursuit began, though no injuries were reported. The teen driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

  • The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Ponca City Police

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and arrested the teen driver.

The teen driver

A young person who was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a brief pursuit that ended in a crash.

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What’s next

The teen driver will face charges related to the DUI and pursuit, and the case will proceed through the local criminal justice system.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the serious risks and consequences of underage drunk driving, and the importance of continued efforts to educate young people and enforce laws to prevent such dangerous behavior.