Drunk Driver Claims Coronavirus To Arresting Officer

Authorities report a drunk driver told a Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office sergeant that he had COVID-19 – then the driver purposefully coughed on the officer. According to the sheriff’s office, 52-year-old John Breitbach of Bellevue was arrested around 9 Monday night. He is charged of third-offense operating while intoxicated, plus he was cited with driving while his license was revoked, speeding and having an open container of alcohol. Breitbach subsequently was arrested on a charge of assault on persons in certain occupations. Reports say that Breitbach was driving almost 90mph in a 55-mph zone between St. Donatus and Key West, which led authorities to pull him over. The deputy is taking precautions to document his health after the incident.