Iowa man takes stoned selfie with arresting cop

Gilbert Phelps’ original selfie, emojis and all, with his arresting officer that was shared around Twitter. Gilbert Phelps’ original selfie, emojis and all, with his arresting officer that was shared around Twitter. Photo: Twitter Screen Grab Photo: Twitter Screen Grab Image 1 of / 17 Caption Close Iowa man takes stoned selfie with arresting cop 1 / 17 Back to Gallery

Shortly after being taken into custody by police for suspicion of driving under the influence, 20-year-old Gilbert Phelps of Iowa City, Iowa, and his arresting officer took a moment to bridge their differences and share a selfie.

A stoned selfie.

The Smoking Gun reports that Phelps was arrested on Aug. 6 and admitted to arresting officer Ben Hektoen of the Iowa City Police Department that he had been smoking marijuana.

A smiling Phelps asked the officer if he could take a selfie.

And like a scene straight out of "Super Troopers," officer Hektoen smiled and gave a thumbs up as he posed in Phelps' soon-to-be-classic selfie.

But it seems the good vibes went only so far and a smiling selfie with Iowa City's finest was the only leniency Phelps was going to get.

The Smoking Gun reports that Phelps was charged with the misdemeanor of operating while under the influence and is set for a preliminary hearing on Aug. 17.

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