Dubuque Police Officer Almost Hit By Intoxicated Driver

A Dubuque police officer reported arresting an intoxicated driver Wednesday night after the driver ran a red light and nearly struck the officer’s patrol vehicle. 22 year old Shaunguel Gentry of Thornton, Illinois was arrested on charges of operating while under the influence, possession of marijuana and of drug paraphernalia and interference with official acts, as well as a warrant charging providing false identification information. He also was cited with failure to obey a steady red signal and failure to provide proof of financial liability for his vehicle. Officer Jordan Waddick reported being on patrol and driving on 14th Street through its intersection with Central Avenue just before midnight Wednesday. Waddick had a green light, but a vehicle driven by Gentry, driving south on Central Avenue ran the red light and nearly struck Waddick’s patrol vehicle.