Fayette County, IA – Multiple domestic assault incidents reported this week in Fayette County have led to several arrests, including a case involving children and a suspect accused of fleeing law enforcement.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, the first incident allegedly occurred early Thursday at approximately 12:50 a.m. at a residence on Filmore Road. Deputies responded to a 911 call reporting an assault and determined that two individuals had allegedly been drinking when an argument escalated. Authorities said Aguleo Choncoa, 31, of West Union, allegedly showed up to the residence and began assaulting another individual. Leonel De Jesus, 27, also of West Union, was allegedly involved in the altercation. Both men were arrested and charged with domestic assault causing bodily injury and were taken into custody pending initial court appearances.
In a separate case Tuesday evening around 9:15 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a female attempting to flag down passing vehicles in the 5000 block of K Avenue. Upon arrival, law enforcement located a woman who was allegedly injured and identified as a victim of domestic assault at a nearby residence. Authorities said three children were present at the home and were later safely located and interviewed with their mother.
Investigators identified the suspect as Tomas Hernandez Garcia, 34, of Guatemala, who allegedly fled the scene but was later located and taken into custody. Hernandez Garcia was charged with domestic assault impeding air flow and injury, a Class D felony, as well as child endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor. He was transported to the Fayette County Jail and awaited an initial appearance.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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