IC man accused of stealing over $100 in booze from Coralville Casey’s; arresting officer suffers broken hand in ensuing struggle

Lang
10/7/22

An Iowa City man faces charges that he stole over $100 in booze from a Coralville convenience store, with the arresting officer suffering a broken bone while taking him into custody.

Coralville Police say staff at Casey’s on the Coralville Strip observed 27-year-old Xavier Miller of Westgate Street steal four soda drinks and four bottles of Hennessey just before noon on Wednesday. The total value of the stolen items was $172.45.

Police caught up with Miller about 15 minutes after the reported theft at an apartment building on 22^nd Avenue. Miller was captured after a brief foot chase, with one officer suffering a broken hand during the struggle.

Miller is charged with Interference With Official Acts Causing Serious Injury and 5^th Degree Theft. If convicted on both charges, he faces a maximum of 25 months in jail.