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10/14/23
A Linn County man faces charges after he allegedly ashed a lit cigarette onto an Iowa City Police squad car.
According to arrest records, 25-year-old John Wolfe of Mt. Vernon walked up to an occupied squad car parked on the Ped Mall just before 4 p.m. on October 7th and ashed his cigarette onto the hood. Officers tried to issue a citation, but Wolfe was allegedly drunk and belligerent. Police say he showed signs of extreme intoxication and refused breath testing.
Wolfe was arrested and charged with Public Intoxication and Smoking in the Ped Mall. If convicted on both charges, he faces a maximum of 30 days in jail.
Trial is set for December 7th.