ELBA, Minn. – Deputies stopped a car for missing a license late, then, they said, they recognized the driver was drunk. Arrested was Justin Joseph Tlougan, 21, of Utica. The stop was outside the Mauer Brothers bar and Tiny’s bar — the epicenter of Elba’s annual Whitewater Festival, which had grown to a street event with hundreds of revelers. Deputies aid Tlougan admitted to drinking but “it had been hours ago.” His blood-alcohol level told another story – 0.13% on the spot and later 0.12% at jail in Winona. Deputies said there were tell-tale signs of impairment, including bloodshot and watery eyes and the exuding sweat of alcohol.
