Coralville man still living with ex-partner charged with assaulting them

Hunter
06/01/22

A Coralville man whose three-year relationship ended about a year ago but still lived with them as roommates was arrested after an alleged assault.

30-year-old Donald Harding III of Eastview Drive reportedly grabbed his ex by their throat at around 5:45 am Monday, cutting off airflow. Officers report red marks below the person’s Adam’s apple .

It was learned that the victim and Harding had been in a three-year intimate relationship that ended in June of last year, and they were living together as roommates.

Harding was charged with Domestic Assault causing Injury and Domestic Assault Impeding Airflow; he faces a prison sentence of up to six years if convicted. A no-contact order was requested between the two parties.