Iowa City man accused of punching domestic partner at Mercy ER
Hunter
02/09/21
An Iowa City man was taken into custody after an altercation with his domestic partner at the Mercy Hospital Emergency room.
Police say the incident occurred just before 8am Monday at the ER in Iowa City. 30-year-old Allan Jones of 2nd Street and the victim are in a relationship and are parents of a minor child. While they were at the facility, the two allegedly began arguing. Police say the argument escalated to pushing, and a punch thrown by Jones that left the victim with a lip injury.
Jones was arrested and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault causing Injury, a serious misdemeanor punishable by a jail sentence of up to a year if convicted.
A no-contact order was requested between the parties involved.