Hunter
08/31/24
Iowa City police have taken another suspect into custody for his alleged role in a fight on the Ped Mall in July.
The incident occurred just before 1am on July 21st. According to the criminal complaint, 19-year-old Deavion Crowder of 3rd St SW was involved in a fight with a group of one to two dozen people. Video footage of the incident reportedly showed Crowder punching people and kicking others while they were lying defenseless on the ground.
Officers broke up the first fight, but once they left the scene, Crowder allegedly ran up to engage in another fight involving a smaller group of about a half dozen. Police returned to break up that fight, and Crowder allegedly ran away.
A warrant was issued on August 5th; Crowder was charged Friday with Participation in a Riot, a Class D Felony punishable by a prison sentence of up to five years if convicted.