Local Transient Accused of Assaulting Protected Party in No-Contact Order

Dwight Davis faces multiple charges after alleged attack on former partner in Iowa City

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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A 33-year-old local transient named Dwight Davis has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including assault against a protected party, domestic abuse assault causing injury, domestic abuse assault impeding airflow, providing false identity information, and two no-contact order violations. The charges stem from an alleged incident in Iowa City where Davis reportedly assaulted his former partner, who had a no-contact order against him, leaving her with a broken nose and strangulation marks.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges of enforcing no-contact orders and protecting victims of domestic abuse, especially when the perpetrator and victim have a child together. It also raises concerns about the ability of law enforcement to properly identify and detain repeat offenders who violate court orders.

The details

According to police, Davis and the victim were in a verbal argument near the intersection of Broadway Street and Sandusky Drive on Monday night when the woman tried to disengage. Davis allegedly chased her, causing her to fall, and then kicked her in the face while she was on the ground. The woman suffered what appeared to be a broken nose, and she told police Davis had also strangled her hours earlier, leaving marks on her neck. When questioned by police, Davis allegedly provided a fake name.

  • The incident occurred just after 11:45 PM on Monday, March 4, 2026.
  • Davis was booked into the Johnson County Jail at 2:00 AM on Tuesday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Dwight Davis

A 33-year-old local transient who has been charged with multiple felonies, including assault against a protected party, domestic abuse assault causing injury, domestic abuse assault impeding airflow, providing false identity information, and two no-contact order violations.

The Victim

Davis' former partner, who had a no-contact order against him and suffered a broken nose and strangulation marks during the alleged assault.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Dwight Davis to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for stronger enforcement of no-contact orders and better support systems for victims of domestic violence, particularly in cases where the perpetrator and victim have a shared history and child.