Crime & Safety
Iowa man accused of choking girlfriend, causing injuries to authorities
By
SPENCER, Iowa – An Iowa man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his girlfriend and injuring police during his booking.
According to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were sent to the 500 block of E. St. Mary’s Street in Everly, Iowa for a report of a domestic assault.
A criminal complaint alleges 22-year-old Octavius Davis of Everly had assaulted his girlfriend by choking and strangulating her. Octavius allegedly struck her multiple times as well, causing bodily injuries.
The sheriff’s office says the girlfriend was treated by first responders and sent to a hospital in Spencer, Iowa.
Police located Octavius in Spencer and he was placed under arrested and taken to the Clay County Jail.
At the jail, authorities say Octavius became uncooperative and resisted deputies, officers and jail staff. He allegedly caused injuries to jail staff during the incident.
Octavius is charged with domestic abuse assault while impeding airway causing a bodily injury, child endanger and interference with official acts causing bodily injury.
-
Iowa2 weeks agoLegislators in Iowa enact a bill to improve disability accessibility in state parks
-
Local News1 week agoThe Mississippi River Bridge in Lansing reopens on Saturday
-
Local News2 weeks agoNonprofit plans to launch a sober living facility for veterans in Cedar Rapids
-
Iowa1 week agoA high school student from Oskaloosa was honored for her quick thinking that prevented a tragedy
-
Local News1 week agoA fundraising bowling competition helps a Tiffin child in need of a service dog
-
Local News2 weeks agoLegislation restricting traffic cameras is headed to the governor’s desk
-
Local News2 weeks agoWeedkiller manufacturer is requesting assistance from lawmakers to refute allegations that it neglected to issue a cancer warning
-
Local News1 week agoRestaurant Week is starting in downtown Cedar Falls
Leave a Reply