Fayette County, IA – A Saturday afternoon domestic disturbance near Hawkeye led to an arrest after multiple 911 calls prompted a response from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 2:10 p.m. on December 27, 2025 (Saturday), after receiving several emergency calls reporting a domestic disturbance alongside the roadway on R Avenue near 160th Street, roughly five miles south of Hawkeye.
Authorities said deputies arrived on scene and conducted an investigation into the reported incident. As a result, Marvin Leroy Knight, 67, of Blue River, was taken into custody.
According to the sheriff’s office, Knight was arrested and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault (Simple Misdemeanor). Investigators did not release additional details about the circumstances of the alleged disturbance or whether injuries were reported.
Knight was transported to the Fayette County Jail, where he remains in custody awaiting an initial court appearance, officials said.
Domestic disturbance calls are among the most frequent and unpredictable situations deputies respond to, particularly in rural areas where response times and locations can present additional challenges.
No further information has been released at this time. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may be provided following court proceedings.
Anyone with additional information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
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