IC man fined $355 for assaulting patrons of outdoor dining area

Lang
6/18/22

An Iowa City man has been fined over $350 for assaulting patrons at a downtown restaurant patio.

Iowa City Police were called to Mickey’s on South Dubuque Street just before 8:45 Wednesday night for a subject throwing things at customers in the outdoor dining area.

28-year-old Dequan Miles of South Dodge Street was arrested for Assault. Police say Miles declared that he was not going to jail and was not going to get into the patrol car. Officers were able to force him into the vehicle.

Miles was additionally charged with Interference With Official Acts. He pleaded guilty to both charges on Thursday and was fined $355.

Miles has a history of assaults, threats and vandalism in the downtown area, including inappropriate comments to women and slapping them on the butt.