Hunter
12/26/22
An Iowa City woman was charged with assault after an alleged argument with a roommate turned physical.
Police say the incident occurred on December 17th at the North Clinton Street apartment of 20 year-old Alexis Phothiwat just before 2 am. The two were having a verbal argument, when Phothiwat allegedly made aggressive contact with the victim by pushing her. When the victim tried to move away, Phothiwat continued pushing and thrashing at her while following her. She then reportedly started damaging the victim’s property and some shared property at the apartment.
Third party witnesses corroborated the victim’s story and provided photographs to authorities. The victim complained of pain and injury.
A warrant was issued for the woman’s arrest, and she was booked into the Johnson County jail on Friday night. Phothiwat was charged with Assault causing Bodily Injury and 5th degree criminal mischief. If convicted on both counts, Phothiwat could be sentenced to up to 13 months in jail.
A no-contact order was requested between the parties; Phothiwat was released on Christmas Eve.