Intoxicated man cuts victim with a knife

A man was sent to the hospital after an intoxicated man allegedly took a knife from him when he was sharpening it outside then cut him with it.

Christopher Brown, 26, of Marshalltown, was arrested at about 9:45 p.m. Sunday, hiding under a truck in the 10 block of South Second Avenue, near the scene of the alleged incident.

Capt. Brian Batterson, with the Marshalltown Police Department, said the victim and his roommate were sharpening knives on the fire escape and Brown approached the two and asked if they wanted to fight.

After the two said they wanted to just sharpen their knives, Brown took a knife, cut the victim, threw the knife and ran, Batterson said.

The victim was taken to the emergency room for treatment, he said.

Brown was found shortly after the incident nearby. He was acting erratic and resisting the officers commands, Batterson said.

Brown spat out the window of the police car onto an officer, Batterson added.

Brown was charged with aggravated assault with a weapon, public intoxication, spitting in a patrol vehicle and assault on a peace officer.

Man punches ex-girlfriend

A Marshalltown man allegedly punched and kicked his former girlfriend.

Husein Mutapcic, 55, was arrested Sunday after he showed up intoxicated to his ex-girlfriend’s apartment in the 500 block of Seventh Avenue.

According to police, when Mutapcic arrived he started arguing with her and the victim told him to leave.

As she was telling him to leave, he yelled at her and punched her in the face, said Capt. Brian Batterson with the Marshalltown Police Department.

The victim told Mutapcic again to leave and he punched and kicked her until her son took Mutapcic in the kitchen and started to fight with him, Batterson said.

The victim had injuries on her lip and was taken to the emergency room.

Mutapcic was charged with serious domestic assault.

Man bites woman’s hand

A Marshalltown man landed charges after he allegedly bit a woman’s hand and took her money.

Quentin Pendleton, 30 was arrested Thursday when he stopped by the victim’s apartment in the 400 block of North Third Street.

Capt. Brian Batterson, with the Marshalltown Police Department, said Pendleton had been staying with the victim on and off.

The two were talking then someone called the victim and an argument ensued between the two, he said.

Pendleton broke the phone in half, assaulted the victim, took the $75 and left.

The victim’s hand was bleeding, however, she did not require medical attention, Batterson said.

Pendleton was charged with serious domestic assault and violation of a no contact order.

Man attempts to gouge woman’s eyes out

A Marshalltown man allegedly tried to gouge the eyes out of the mother of his children.

William Thompson, 37, was arrested Wednesday after the victim called police because he was allegedly intoxicated outside of her house in the 500 block of May Street.

According to police, after officers spoke to the two, no assault was reported and they both did not want to leave.

Police left and 20 minutes later they were called back because Thompson allegedly assaulted her, police said.

The victim went outside to lock her truck because she was afraid Thompson would damage it. He was outside letting air out of her tires when she went out, police said.

When he tried to come back inside the house she told him no and he turned around, grabbed her hair, threw her to the ground, squeezed her face and attempted to gouge her eyes out with his fingers, police said.

Her sister came in the house and called police.

Their children were home but did not witness the incident.

The woman was not seriously injured, police said.

Thompson was charged with serious domestic assault.

Marshall County Courthouse

Monday

Christopher McBreantdly Brown, 2962 Twinkle Hill Road, made an initial appearance on a aggravated assault charge, a assault on a peace officer charge, a spitting in a police vehicle charge and a public intoxication charge. The public defender’s office was appointed to handle his case. The preliminary hearing is scheduled at 1 p.m. on Oct. 16. The court ordered that Brown be photographed and fingerprinted at the Marshalltown Police Department by 9 a.m. on Oct. 23. Bond is set at $2,000 cash or surety. A no-contact order has been issued for the protected party.

Donald Gene Hall, address unknown, made an initial appearance on a assault on a peace officer charge, a possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance charge, a prohibited acts charge, a possession of marijuana charge, an unlawful possession of a prescription drug charge, a possession of drug paraphernalia charge and a interference with official acts charge. The public defender’s office was appointed to handle his case. The preliminary hearing is scheduled at 1 p.m. on Oct. 16. Bond is set at $5,000 cash or surety. Upon release, Hall is ordered to obtain a substance abuse evaluation and submit the results to the court within 60 days.

Lee Erin Kenner, 8 N. Sixth St., made an initial appearance on a public intoxication charge and a theft-fifth degree charge. He pleaded guilty to both charges. On the public intoxication charge the fine is $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $147.75. The fine on the theft charge is $65 with a $22.75 surcharge, a $125 law enforcement initiative surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $272.75, plus restitution of applicable. The court allowed for monthly installment payments of $50 on each charge beginning Nov. 4 and continuing until the debts are paid in full or in lieu of the fines and surcharges, Kenner may do 12 hours community service for each charge plus pay the law enforcement surcharges and court costs to be completed by Feb. 15, 2015.

Lewis Randolph, address unknown, made an initial appearance on a violation of a no-contact order charge. Bethany Currie was appointed as counsel. A contempt hearing will be scheduled by the District Court. The court ordered that if he owned or possessed any firearms or ammunition, Randolph is to contact the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office within 24 hours to make arrangements to surrender them. Bond is set at $1,000 cash or surety. A new no-contact order has been issued for the protected party.

Jennifer Riche, address unknown, made an initial appearance on a warrant charging her with failure to appear for a pre-trial conference on a theft-fifth degree charge. Marshon Dubbert will continue as counsel. A pre-trial conference is rescheduled at 9 a.m. on Nov. 5 in Magistrate Court. Riche was released on her own recognizance.

William Joseph Levelle, address unknown, made an initial appearance on a unsafe backing onto highway charge. The charge was dropped with $60 in court costs assessed, due in 30 days.

Taylor Anne Wanatee, address unknown, made an initial appearance on a failure to stop within the assured, clear distance charge. She pleaded guilty and the fine is $60 with a $21 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $141, due within 30 days.

Christopher McWherter, address unknown, made an initial appearance on a interference with official acts charge. He pleaded guilty and the fine is $250 with a $87.50 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $397.50, due within 30 days.

Thomas Jerome Murphy, address unknown, made an initial appearance on a unlawful passing of a school bus charge. He pleaded guilty and the fine is $25 with a $8.75 and $60 in court costs for a total of $93.75, due within 30 days of today’s date.

Darrin Potter, 206 W. Grant St. Apt. #3, made an initial appearance on a dog at large charge and a rabies vaccination violation charge. He pleaded guilty to both charges and the fine is $65 on each charge with a $22.75 surcharge and $60 in court costs for a total of $147.75 for each charge, due in 30 days.

Quentin Mohammed Pendleton, 11 W. Grant St. Apt. #5, made an initial appearance on a violation of a no-contact order charge. The court appointed Merrill Swartz as counsel. A contempt hearing is scheduled at 3 p.m. on Oct. 14.

Marshalltown Police Department

Incidents

On Saturday, Brian Lee Starkey, 404 N. Second St., reported the theft of a 14k gold engagement ring, a Compaq laptop computer, two DVD box sets and a Craftsman circular saw from his residence over the past couple months. Estimated value of loss was $510.

On Saturday, Humberto Mesa, 312 W. Church St., reported damage to a 4 foot by 6 foot window at his residence. Estimated value of damage was $400.

On Saturday, Elisa Anderson, 401 S. Center St., reported the theft of a Cobra radar detector, cash, a wallet, an iPad, a purse and keys from a vehicle while parked at her residence. Estimated value of loss was $865.

On Friday, Marvin L. Ruiz, 307 N. 15th Ave., reported the theft of a generator and a Mongoose mountain bicycle from his residence. Estimated value of loss was $530.

On Monday, Abby Jo Kjormoe, 406 N. 17th St., reported the theft of an Apple MacBook Pro from an Oldsmobile Bravada while parked behind Jax Supper Club. Estimated value of loss was $200.

Citations

On Saturday, Troy William Gunther, 105 1/2 S. First St., was cited for theft-fifth degree from Walmart and possession of a Scheduled IV controlled substance-alprazolam.

On Saturday, Raelynn Frances McVay, 105 1/2 S. First St., was cited for theft-fifth degree from Walmart.

Arrests

On Sunday, Eric Scott Boyd, 611 E. South St. Apt. B12, was arrested for driving while revoked-OWI test failure.

On Sunday, Christopher McBreantdly Brown, 2962 Twinkle Hill Road, was arrested for spitting in a police vehicle, aggravated assault, assault on a peace officer and public intoxication.

On Sunday, Sonny Edward Ball, 1001 S. Center St., was arrested for operating while intoxicated-first offense.

On Sunday, Lee Erin Kenner, 8 N. Sixth St., was arrested for theft-fifth degree and public intoxication.

On Saturday, Darrin Etienne Potter, 206 W. Grant St. Apt. #3, was arrested for rabies vaccination violation.

On Saturday, Husein Mutapcic, 511 S. Seventh Ave. Apt. #1, was arrested for serious domestic assault.

On Saturday, Elric Dahlgaard Thompson, of Council Bluffs, was arrested for public intoxication.

On Saturday, Alejandro Garcia-Jimenez, 1105 Jackson St., was arrested for dog at large-second offense.

On Saturday, Marc Hutchison, 1701 S. Third St., was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance-alprazolam.

On Friday, Quentin Mohammed Pendleton, 715 Washington St., was arrested for violation of no-contact order and serious domestic assault causing bodily injury.

On Friday, Bradley Wayne Harrell, 109 S. Second St. Apt. #1, was arrested for violation of a no-contact order.

On Friday, Jose Luis Gomez-Baeza, 108 S. Fifth Ave., was arrested for public intoxication.

Accidents

On Saturday, a black SUV driven by an unknown driver was northbound on South Third Street when it struck a legally parked Town & Country minivan moving it up into the yard and disabling it continued on to the intersection with West Boone Street and collided broadside with a car owned by David Ross Hornberg, 1207 W. Church St., which was stopped at the stop sign and left the scene. No injuries were reported. Damage to the legally parked minivan was estimated at $3,000 while the Hornberg car received an estimated $2,500 in damage.

On Tuesday, a pickup driven by Frieda Christina Reno, 1116 Summit St., was northbound in the 10 block of North Third Avenue approaching the intersection with East State Street when it initiated a left turn onto East State and collided with a car driven by Laurie A. Hostetter, of Omaha, Neb., which was traveling south on Third Avenue. No injuries were reported. Reno was cited for failure to yield upon left turn. Damage to the Reno pickup was estimated at $1,500 while the Hostetter car received an estimated $8,500 in damage.