Hunter
09/23/25
An Iowa City man who was wanted for missing a court date last week was arrested and additionally charged with a separate incident.
Police say 32-year-old Michael Preslicka of Wayne Avenue was near the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Taylor Drive just past 4:45 on the morning of April 27th when officers allegedly observed him in possession of a sword with a blade measuring approximately 28 inches concealed on the back of his jacket. Due to previous convictions on multiple felonies for drugs, theft and forgery, Preslicka is ineligible to carry a dangerous weapon.
He skipped a case management conference on September 15th and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
He was also wanted for an incident that occurred August 19th at the Iowa City Walmart parking lot. Police were called on reports of an assault involving Preslicka and other parties. It was determined that he pulled a knife with a 9 ½ inch blade during the altercation.
Preslicka was located and arrested. He now faces two counts of Person Ineligible to Carry Dangerous Weapons and could be sentenced to up to two years in jail if convicted on both charge.