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Northern Iowa teacher charged with third OWI

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February 15th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

BRITT, Iowa (AP) — A northern Iowa teacher has again been accused of driving while intoxicated. Hancock County court records say 27-year-old Raylea Hepker is charged with operating while intoxicated, third offense.  Britt police say Hepker was taken into custody after an officer stopped her on Jan. 28. Police had received a complaint about a vehicle with its license plate covered was being driven on the wrong side of a road.

Police say a breath test later showed a blood alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit. The West Hancock Community School District website lists her as an English language teacher.