Man in soiled pants accused of assaulting downtown IC bar employee

Lang
4/16/22

Iowa City Police say a man wearing soiled pants assaulted a downtown Iowa City bar employee early Saturday morning.

According to arrest records, 41-year-old Dawson Davenport of Tama punched a Gabe’s employee next to the beer garden just after 12:15am, then fled up the alley towards Linn Street.

Davenport was located a short distance away. Police say he showed signs of intoxication, and his pants were soiled.

An investigation determined that Davenport had backhanded the employee in the face, causing pain and breaking their prescription glasses. Davenport was arrested and charged with Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Public Intoxication and 5th Degree Criminal Mischief. If convicted on all charges, he faces a maximum of 14 months in jail.