Oxford, Neb.- Traveling two times faster than the posted speed limit lands a Furnas County man in jail for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI).
Just after 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 26, a trooper made a traffic stop of a black 1980 Corvette for speeding 120 mph in a 60 mph zone on Highway 136 just west of Oxford in Furnas County.
Upon contact with the driver the trooper smelled the odor of alcohol. The trooper initiated a DWI investigation that resulted in the arrest of the driver, Tory J. Siebels, 30, Oxford. Siebels was lodged in the Furnas County Jail on charges to include 2nd offense DWI and Speeding.
Motorists are reminded they can report impaired or reckless drivers to the Nebraska State Patrol Highway Helpline when safe to do so by dialing *55 from any cellular phone, or 1-800-525-5555 from any landline. Emergencies should be reported to 911.