Hunter
10/21/21
An Iowa City man was taken into custody after allegedly grabbing a woman who he told was pretty and refusing to let her go for nearly 20 minutes.
Police say the incident occurred at approximately 12:45 Wednesday at the Old Capital Mall downtown. 25-year-old Steven Elliott of Kirkwood Avenue reportedly approached the woman and after complimenting her on her looks, immediately grabbed and hugged her. He’s then accused of biting her neck and forcefully holding her for approximately 20 minutes.
Elliott finally let her go when a bus arrived. The victim talked to police and reported pain and redness on her neck. She also said he felt threatened, was very intimidated, alarmed and scared for her physical safety by the way Elliott acted.
The man was located two blocks from the incident and allegedly admitted to the assault.
Elliott was taken into custody and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault causing Injury and 3rd degree Harassment. If convicted on both counts, he could be sentenced to up to 13 months in jail.