Hunter
02/06/23
A Cedar Rapids man who allegedly escalated an argument with the mother of his children reportedly dragged her across a Coralville parking lot.
Police say 50-year-old Charles Adams and the woman were on the 900 block of Boston Way the afternoon of January 20th, arguing in a vehicle in the presence of their children. The woman reportedly got out of the car, followed by Adams, who allegedly grabbed her clothing and caused her to fall. Adams then reportedly punched her in the face, dragged her across the parking lot and put his boot on the back of her neck, pressing her face into the ground. He then fled the scene.
The woman told police on scene that she thought Adams was going to kill her. Officers noted the victims muddy clothing and the woman’s bruising and swelling, which developed while they were on scene with her.
A warrant was issued for Adams’ arrest; he was booked at the Johnson County Jail Saturday afternoon. He’s been charged with Domestic Abuse Assault causing injury, a serious misdemeanor punishable by a jail term of up to one year if convicted.
A no-contact order between the two was requested.