Hunter
06/21/20
An Iowa City man was taken into custody Saturday morning after allegedly assaulting his wife.
According to police, 56-year old Gary Mays of South Van Buren Street was involved in the altercation at 11:30am. The woman alleges that Mays put his hands around her neck. She was able to get away from Mays, but told officers that she felt pressure on her neck. She reportedly had redness on the front and back of her neck, along with scratches and fresh cuts.
Mays was taken into custody and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Offense, and Domestic Abuse Impeding Airflow. If convicted on both charges, he could be sentenced to up to seven years in prison.