Hunter
03/15/22
An Iowa City man has been arrested after allegedly brandishing a weapon at the Town and Campus Apartments Monday night.
According to the criminal complaint, 18-year-old Xzavier Herman of Esther Court drove to the Arthur Street complex just before 7 pm and flashed a gun at multiple residents, holding it up in the air. The victims told officers that Herman pointed his firearm at them and they believed they were going to get shot.
Officers went to Herman’s residence with a search warrant and located the handgun. Marijuana was also reportedly found at the home. He allegedly told police exactly where he hid the firearm and the marijuana. He also admitted to flashing his gun at the victims in order to show them he was armed.
Herman was charged with Dominion or Control of Firearm by a Felon, Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon, Going Armed with Intent, and Marijuana Possession. If convicted on all counts, he faces a prison term of up to 16 years.