Hunter
09/06/22
A man from Hedrick Iowa was arrested Sunday after allegedly assaulting his domestic partner while drunk.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says the incident occurred Sunday afternoon. A deputy was dispatched to I-80 eastbound for reports of an assault that was occurring on the side of the road. Four independent witnesses reportedly confirmed that 42-year-old Tyler Kopp was dragging the victim by the hair. An interview with the victim confirmed that report, and she stated that Kopp hit her several times in the face, causing a bloody nose. Injuries were reportedly observed to her face, neck and forehead, with fresh blood on her hands, neck and legs.
Kopp, who was outside of the vehicle on the side of the road when the deputy arrived, allegedly had bloodshot watery eyes, slurred speech, stumbled when walking, and had the odor of ingested alcohol. He reportedly admitted to consuming at least 8 alcoholic beverages. A PBT confirmed his blood-alcohol level at .231 percent.
Kopp was taken to the Johnson County Jail and faces charges of Domestic Abuse Assault causing Injury and Public Intoxication. If convicted on both counts, he could be sentenced to up to 13 months in jail.
