Hunter
02/09/23
An Iowa City man was arrested on warrants stemming from a January incident where he allegedly drove backwards to strike a patrol car during an eluding incident.
A Johnson County deputy stopped 24-year-old Junior Mulumba of the Quarters apartment complex on southbound Highway 218 just after 11pm January 13th for unsafe driving. After a short conversation, Mulumba reportedly started to drive away, and a short pursuit ensued. He allegedly failed to yield to lights and sirens signaling him to stop. Authorities also state that Mulumba drove backwards and struck a deputy’s squad car, causing damage.
A warrant for Mulumba’s arrest was issued on January 17th; he was taken into custody early Thursday and charged with Assault with intent of injury on Peace Officers, Eluding, and 1st degree Criminal Mischief. If convicted on all counts, Mulumba could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.