Lang
11/4/22
Pouring beer on an Iowa City Police officer’s leg led to the arrest of a local transient.
An officer on foot patrol reports seeing 27-year-old Amos Lavela swaying while walking along Clinton Street in front of the Airliner just before 11:45pm on October 28th. Lavela was reportedly holding a container of Budweiser, which he was spilling onto the sidewalk due to his swaying balance.
The officer reports telling Lavela to pour out the beer. Lavela allegedly dumped the beer out on the officer’s leg.
Lavela was arrested on a Public Intoxication charge. His breath alcohol level was measured at .253%.
Lavela pleaded guilty on Monday and was fined $105 and given credit for time served.