Elgin, IA – A Fayette County Sheriff’s deputy discovered a running vehicle parked sideways late Thursday night, leading to an OWI arrest, officials confirmed.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on November 21, 2025, in the 200 block of Center Street in Elgin, Iowa. Deputies reported that the vehicle was parked with its blinker on and appeared to have been left running. When the deputy approached, the vehicle allegedly moved several feet before coming to a stop again.
After investigating, deputies identified the driver as Bruce Butikofer, 62, of Clermont. Authorities said Butikofer was arrested for Operating While Intoxicated – 2nd Offense, classified as an aggravated misdemeanor under Iowa law.
The sheriff’s office confirmed Butikofer was taken into custody and transported to the Fayette County Jail, where he remained pending an initial court appearance.
No injuries were reported in connection with the incident. The sheriff’s office has not released additional details regarding the vehicle’s movement or any field sobriety results.
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