Iowa City Man Accused of Assaulting Protected Party in No-Contact Order

Zachary Washpun faces multiple charges including domestic abuse and harassment

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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A 32-year-old Iowa City man named Zachary Washpun has been arrested and charged with assaulting and threatening the protected party in a no-contact order against him. Police say Washpun body slammed, choked, and put his foot on the chest of the woman, who was able to prove he was at the scene. Washpun is also accused of calling the woman and threatening her life.

Why it matters

Domestic violence and violations of no-contact orders are serious issues that raise concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of the justice system in protecting vulnerable individuals. This case highlights the need for strong enforcement and consequences to deter such behavior and protect victims.

The details

According to police, Washpun visited the protected party at a residence in the Town & Campus Apartments on Arthur Street just before 1:15 AM on Saturday. He is accused of body slamming the woman, choking her, and putting his foot on her chest. The woman was able to prove Washpun was there because he left clothing and a debit card inside the residence. Washpun is also accused of calling the woman three times starting just after 2:45 AM on Friday and threatening her, saying 'You're gonna die for the s— you did' and 'You're gonna die today.'

  • On Friday, March 3, 2026 at 2:45 AM, Washpun allegedly began calling the protected party and threatening her.
  • On Saturday, March 4, 2026 at 1:15 AM, Washpun allegedly assaulted the protected party at her residence.

The players

Zachary Washpun

A 32-year-old Iowa City resident who has been charged with assaulting and threatening the protected party in a no-contact order against him.

The Protected Party

The individual who was the subject of the no-contact order against Washpun and who Washpun is accused of assaulting and threatening.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Washpun's bail and whether he will be allowed to be released pending trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges in enforcing no-contact orders and protecting victims of domestic violence. It underscores the need for the justice system to take such violations seriously and impose appropriate consequences to deter future incidents and safeguard public safety.