Hunter
11/12/22
A North Liberty man was taken into custody earlier this week after an alleged assault on the woman he’s had a four-year relationship with.
According to the arrest report, officers were called to Golfview Court at approximately 4:15 Monday morning. The victim was reportedly out of breath and screaming for help. Upon arrival, police say the woman was visibly upset, scared, and said she was being chased. She accused 31-year-old Alex Mendoza, who she lives with, with putting her in a choke hold and throwing her on the ground.
The woman told officers multiple times that she was scared for her life during the assault and thought she was going to die. In addition to complaining of pain to her neck and thumb, she reportedly said that Mendoza chased her down the street when she tried to call 911.
Officers found Mendoza walking down the street a short time later, and observed him to be intoxicated. They reported that he had the odor of ingested alcohol, slurred speech and couldn’t walk straight. Mendoza allegedly admitted to drinking earlier in the night, and a post-arrest breath test showed his blood-alcohol level at .167 percent.
Mendoza was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault impeding Airflow and Public Intoxication. If convicted on both counts, he faces a maximum jail sentence of 25 months.
A no-contact order was requested between the two parties.