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8/27/22
A wanted transient had to be taken into custody by force late Friday night after he unsuccessfully tried to escape from Iowa City Police on his bicycle.
That’s according to arrest records, which indicate 50-year-old Roger Hunter was encountered by police near the corner of Linn and College Streets just before 10:00 Friday night. Police say they informed Hunter they had a warrant for his arrest. Hunter reportedly disagreed and tried to ride away on his bicycle. The officer was able to catch up to the bike on foot and tackle Hunter to the ground.
Hunter was arrested and charged with Interference With Official Acts, a Simple Misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 30 days in jail. He was wanted for failing to appear at a court hearing on drug charges.