This past weekend’s rainy weather didn’t keep Winona State University’s Student Senate president-elect David Obray out of trouble.
The Winona Police foot patrol, which comes out annually every spring, cited Obray with public urination late Saturday night.
Obray said he was standing in his backyard when three police officers came up behind him and asked to see identification.
While the foot patrol was issuing Obray a ticket, another Winona State student was also cited for public urination when he asked the officers and Obray where the “pisser” was. The officers responded, “Right here,” and the student followed their instruction.
Obray called his encounter with the foot patrol “a youthful indiscretion.”
“I broke the law and I deserve everything I get. Nay, I deserve more,” said Obray.
Although Obray has been involved as the Minnesota State University Student Association Campus Representative for Winona State and as a senior senator, he’s concerned that this weekend’s incident may affect his credibility with faculty.
“My biggest worry is that administrators won’t take me seriously when I enter their offices,” said Obray.
Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., five public urination and four minor consumption tickets were issued by the foot patrol. One public consumption ticket was issued as well.

Contact Dana at DJKudelk7481@winona.edu