Iowa City man suspected of sexually abusing a minor

Kayli Reese, News Editor

Authorities suspect an Iowa City man of sexually abusing an underage girl.

Jeffry Waite, 65, 4531 Oak Crest Hill Road, is suspected of committing two counts of third-degree sexual abuse and lascivious conduct with a minor.

A warrant is out for his arrest.

According to the arrest affidavit, Waite committed numerous sex acts against the victim against her will in 2015. At the time, the affidavit said, the victim was underage and living with Waite. Waite has a parental relationship with the victim and had authority over her, the affidavit said.

In 2017, the affidavit said, the victim was driving a car Waite was a passenger in. Waite was upset with the victim for making them late to an appointment, the affidavit said, and he sexually abused her in the car.

Sexual abuse is a Class-C felony.