IC man accused of driving while intoxicated, then attacking police while his 13-year-old son was in the car

Lang
12/9/22

An Iowa City man faces charges that he drove drunk, then fought with police while his teenage son was in the car.

Iowa City Police pulled over a 2004 Hyundai Elantra just after 8:45 Thursday night near the intersection of Gilbert Street and Highway 6. The vehicle reportedly had an unlit license plate, and the driver…identified as 43-year-old Jeffery Brown of The Quarters on Highway 6 East…was known to be barred from driving.

Police say Brown showed signs of intoxication and refused breath testing. When told he was under arrest, Brown allegedly punched the arresting officers and tried to pull away.

Brown’s 13-year-old son was inside the vehicle at the time.

Brown is charged with Operating While Intoxicated – 3^rd or Subsequent Offense, Neglect of a Dependent Person, Assault on Peace Officers and Others, Interference With Official Acts, Driving While Barred and Driving While Revoked. If convicted on all charges, he faces a maximum of over 19 years in prison.

Brown has four previous OWI convictions.