This story was updated at 3:20p.m. following a statement from Rep. Paul Evans. State Rep. Paul Evans was arrested this weekend and is accused of driving drunk and damaging a stop sign in Independence, Polk County Circuit Court records show. Independence Police officers took Evans into custody early Sunday, Oct. 4, morning after a reported hit-and-run at an intersection. He was released Monday morning, according to court records. Evans (D-Monmouth) was arrested around 2:45 a.m.,…Continue reading — subscribe to unlock the full article. ...read more read less