Fayette County authorities have arrested a Waterloo man for allegedly driving drunk at a local quarry, then assaulting an officer.

At about 3pm Tuesday (April 12) the sheriff received a call, reporting that a vehicle was tearing around a sand quarry near Sumner, and became stuck.

Investigating officers found 38 year old Steven Curtis Rechkemmer of Waterloo at the scene; he was arrested and taken to the Fayette County Jail.

While being booked into the jail, Rechkemmer apparently assaulted a detention officer. He now faces charges of assault on a correctional officer, as well as operating while intoxicated-2nd offense.

Rechkemmer was held until his initial court appearance.

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