Suspect takes 'stoned selfie' with arresting officer as he's booked for driving under the influence

Arresting picture: Gilbert Phelps took selfie with officer Ben Hektoen while being booked into custody

Most suspects are allowed one call after they're arrested - but it seems this young man had a different use for his phone.
Cheeky Gilbert Phelps, 20, decided to ask his arresting officer for a selfie as he was being booked into custody for driving under the influence.
And officer Ben Hektoen kindly obliged.
Phelps was arrested in Iowa City, Iowa, on August 6 and admitted to officer Hektoen that he has been smoking marijuana, The Smoking Gun reports.

Charged: Gilbert Phelps is accused of driving under the influence

As he was being booked into custody, grinning Phelps is believed to have asked the officer for a selfie.
Officer Hektoen agreed and gave the young man a thumbs up.
Phelps was later charged with operating while under the influence.
He is due to attend a preliminary hearing on August 17, The Smoking Gun reports.