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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Coralville man charged after allegedly kicking at officer

Coralville police arrested a man after he allegedly kicked at a police officer.

Aaron Garmon, 31, Coralville, was charged Tuesday with assault on peace officers and others and interference with official acts.

According to complaints, Garmon was under arrest, charged with violating a restraining order, and he was allegedly spitting and kicking while in the back of a marked police car.

Garmon also allegedly kicked at a uniformed officer while he was trying to place a hobble on him.

Assault on peace officers and others and interference with official acts is a serious misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a maximum fine of $1,875. Interference with officials acts is a simple misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a maximum fine of $625.

— by Hayley Bruce

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