North Liberty man faces child endangerment, assault charges after allegedly attacking woman in front of her children

Lang
2/20/22

Allegedly assaulting a woman in front of her children has led to the arrest of a North Liberty man.

North Liberty Police say 30-year-old Deangelo Smith of Jaro Way caused significant injuries to a woman with whom he lives just before 12:45 Sunday morning. The woman’s four children were reportedly within 15 feet of the alleged attack, with the oldest child being 11 years old. The alleged victim suffered facial injuries and claimed she was choked.

Smith was arrested and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault With Intent to Inflict Serious Injury, Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Airflow, and Child Endangerment. If convicted on all charges, Smith faces a maximum of nine years in prison.