Washington Man Charged with Felony Domestic Abuse, Child Endangerment

Trial date not yet scheduled for 42-year-old Milton Jones

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A Washington, Iowa man has been charged with felony domestic abuse assault and child endangerment after an incident in late December where he allegedly threw an infant chair, breaking a ceiling light fixture and causing broken glass to fall on the victim and a child, creating a substantial risk of injury.

Why it matters

Domestic violence cases involving children are especially concerning as they can have long-lasting impacts on the victims. This case highlights the need for swift justice and protection for vulnerable family members in such situations.

The details

According to police records, officers responded to a disturbance call at a Washington residence on December 27th. They arrested 42-year-old Milton Jones on charges of third-offense domestic abuse assault, a felony, and child endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor. Jones allegedly prevented the victim from calling 911 and then threw an infant chair, breaking a ceiling light fixture and causing broken glass to fall on the victim and a child, putting the child at substantial risk of injury.

  • On December 27th, police responded to a disturbance call at a Washington residence at 2:20 a.m.
  • An appearance hearing was held on January 15th, but a trial date has yet to be set.

The players

Milton Jones

A 42-year-old Washington, Iowa resident who was arrested and charged with felony domestic abuse assault and child endangerment.

Washington Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the disturbance call and made the arrest.

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What’s next

The judge will need to schedule a trial date for Milton Jones to face the felony domestic abuse and child endangerment charges.

The takeaway

This case underscores the serious consequences of domestic violence, especially when children are involved. It highlights the need for the justice system to act swiftly to protect vulnerable family members in such situations.