Man issued no contact order breaks it upon release from jail

Hunter
12/26/22

An Iowa City man who was issued a no-contact order earlier this month broke it right after his release from jail.

Arrest reports indicate that 23-year-old Joel Seals of Kirkwood Avenue was issued the order on December 5^th. He was released during the midnight hour on December 9^th and went to the protected party’s residence shortly thereafter.

Police say Seals went in the apartment building of the victim and also threw items at the person’s windows to get their attention.

His actions were in violation of the no-contact order, and an arrest warrant was issued December 20^th. Seals was taken back to the Johnson County Jail on December 22^nd and charged with contempt for violating the order. He also faces charges of 2^nd offense Domestic Abuse Assault and Child Endangerment.