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Iowa City Woman Charged for Attacking Casey's Employee with Cooking Pot
Lana Rae Jensen Prestridge accused of assaulting victim in dumpster enclosure
Apr. 5, 2026 at 4:30pm
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A 29-year-old Iowa City woman has been arrested and charged with assaulting a Casey's convenience store employee with a metal cooking pot. Lana Rae Jensen Prestridge allegedly waited in the dumpster area with a co-defendant and attacked the victim as he was taking out the trash, hitting him repeatedly over the head and shoving him into a wall.
Why it matters
Assaults on retail and service workers have become an increasing concern, with many facing threats and violence from customers. This incident highlights the risks these employees can face, even in routine tasks like taking out the trash.
The details
According to police, Jensen Prestridge and a co-defendant were waiting in the dumpster enclosure of the Casey's on Broadway Street just after 10 PM last Sunday. As the victim was taking out the garbage, Jensen Prestridge allegedly struck him repeatedly over the head with a metal cooking pot and shoved him into a wall, causing injuries to his head and shoulder. The two suspects had been at the victim's residence earlier that day.
- The incident occurred just after 10 PM on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
- Jensen Prestridge was arrested on Saturday, April 12, 2026 around 8:15 PM.
The players
Lana Rae Jensen Prestridge
A 29-year-old resident of the Breckenridge Estates manufactured housing community in Iowa City, who has been charged with assaulting a Casey's employee.
Casey's
A convenience store chain where the alleged assault took place.
What’s next
Jensen Prestridge is currently being held in the Johnson County Jail. She faces charges of Assault Causing Bodily Injury, Driving While Barred, and Driving While Revoked. A court date has not yet been set.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the need for improved safety measures and de-escalation training for retail and service workers, who often find themselves vulnerable to customer violence and aggression in the course of their duties.
