Hunter
03/31/22
An area transient was arrested after allegedly assaulting an Iowa City woman and taking items from her.
The incident reportedly occurred just before 4:30 pm Wednesday. The victim called the Johnson County Emergency Communications Center and reported that 50-year-old Carone Coleman had assaulted her. Police met with the victim, who had scrapes on both of her hands. She said Coleman wanted money from her, and when she couldn’t give him any, took her phone. An altercation ensued, resulting in Coleman allegedly throwing an object at the woman’s window and breaking it.
Police located the man a few blocks away from the woman’s residence, allegedly with the victim’s cellphone. After being read his Miranda rights, Coleman reportedly told officers that he had taken the woman’s phone so that he could talk to his son. Post-arrest, police allegedly found the woman’s debit card, along with a meth pipe.
A check of Coleman’s arrest record showed multiple theft convictions. He’s now charged with simple assault, 3rd degree Theft, 4th degree Criminal Mischief, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. If convicted on all counts, Coleman faces a sentence of over three years. A no-contact order was requested by the victim.