May 21, 2024

Former MHK mayor pleads Not Guilty to DUI charges from May 8th incident

Posted May 21, 2024 4:00 PM
Winfried(Wynn) Butler waiting outside Manhattan Municipal Court, photo submitted by community member
Winfried(Wynn) Butler waiting outside Manhattan Municipal Court, photo submitted by community member

By BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - On Tuesday, May 21st, Winfried(Wynn) Butler, former mayor of the city of Manhattan, made his first appearance at Manhattan Municipal Court for alleged DUI.

Butler appeared in court with his lawyer. Butler pled not guilty to the charge of driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st conv; blood/breath .08 or >.

Butler is charged with DUI following an incident on May 8th, when his vehicle entered Candlewood Liquor store.

Butler resigned from his position as mayor on May 9th, following his arrest.

Butler's next court appearance is Wednesday, June 26th at 4:00pm at the Manhattan Municipal Court