Man Tased After Police Break up Iowa City Fight

By Clark Cahill, Reporter

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Oct 26, 2010 at 11:37 AM CDT

Story Updated: Oct 26, 2010 at 11:41 AM CDT

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Police had to resort to tasing a man after several people were uncooperative when officers tried to break up a fight inside an Iowa City apartment complex Monday night.

According to criminal complaints, police were sent to Dolphin Lake Point Enclave, 2401 Highway 6, at 9:40 p.m. They had received a report of a loud noise and fighting going on inside an apartment unit.

After audibly hearing people fighting inside, police said they had to repeatedly pound on the door to get someone to answer. When someone finally opened the door, two males inside the apartment attempted to slam the door shut on the officers. But when officers pushed back, the door was knocked off the frame and police entered the apartment.

Police said several men inside refused to get on the floor. As a result, two police tased 20-year-old William Williams. Officers then ordered Williams to roll onto his stomach, but Williams began to kick at the officers and was assaultive until he was placed in handcuffs.

Williams was charged with assault on a police officer, interference with official acts and disorderly conduct. Arrest records show a 17-year-old juvenile was also charged with assault on a police officer and disorderly conduct. Rhoda R. M. Gorvin, 18, was cited for disorderly house.

Williams is being held in Johnson County Jail on a $2,500 cash only bond.

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