Coralville man allegedly choked woman due to argument over money

Hunter
05/25/22

A Coralville man was arrested after allegedly choking the mother of their shared child over a dispute over money.

Police were dispatched to the Coral Court apartment of 29-year-old Leo Johnson at 6:40 am Monday on reports of a domestic dispute. He and the woman were in an argument over money when Johnson allegedly put his arm around her neck, causing pain and making it difficult for her to breathe.

Johnson is also accused of causing cuts to the woman’s hands when he reportedly tried to rip her car keys away from her.

Johnson was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault causing Injury and Domestic Abuse Assault restricting Airflow. If convicted on both charges, Johnson could be sentenced to up to three years in jail.