Hunter
03/26/26
An Iowa City woman was arrested after allegedly sending a man to the hospital with skull injuries earlier this month.
The incident occurred at the Iowa Chop House on East Washington Street the evening of March 7th. According to court documents, 18-year-old Sophia Mayfield was attending a party there when she and the victim began a verbal dispute. Mayfield allegedly left the area, obtained a pot, returned and struck the man in the head with the pot.
Mayfield reportedly admitted to throwing the pot at the man, but a witness said she struck him directly. The victim had to be transported to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a skull hematoma. He required two units of blood, stitches, and staples.
Mayfield was charged Wednesday with Assault while Displaying a Dangerous Weapon and Assault causing Bodily Injury. If convicted on both counts, she could be sentenced to up to three years in prison. A no-contact order was issued by Judge Jason Burns between Mayfield and the victim.