Hunter
06/23/21
An Iowa City woman was taken into custody for allegedly brandishing a knife during a domestic incident.
Police were called to the Catskill Court residence of 36-year-old Tyra Pittman Sunday morning. According to the other party involved, they locked themselves in a bedroom to avoid contact as they had been involved in heated arguments all morning, and police had been called to the residence.
After authorities left, Pittman allegedly kicked in the bedroom door, armed with a kitchen knife. She then entered the room and reportedly damaged the TV. The victim reported being in fear of physical harm at Pittman’s hand; a knife was located at the scene.
Pittman was arrested and charged with first offense Domestic Abuse Assault, a simple misdemeanor. A no-contact order was requested between the two.