Lang
9/7/22
A resident of a new Shelter House project has been arrested after allegedly fighting with police.
Iowa City Police were called to the 501 Project on Southgate Avenue just after 3:30 Tuesday afternoon for a fight where one person reportedly had a knife. Arriving officers found one of the residents, 37-year-old Darius Stewart, in the common area of the building. Police say Stewart admitted to punching another person because he was “pissed”. Stewart reportedly showed signs on intoxication and was “surrounded by empty alcohol containers”.
Investigators say Stewart initially asked to be arrested, then backed up and refused to be detained. He allegedly tackled an officer before being taken into custody. There is no indication if there was ever a knife involved.
Stewart is charged with Assault on Peace Officers and Others, Interference With Official Acts, Public Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct. If convicted on all charges, he faces a maximum of 15 months in jail.