OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and making inappropriate advances toward a minor.

Court documents state that the incident occurred on Sunday, February 22, at 12:45am. 42-year-old Nicholis Moyers of Ottumwa was involved in a verbal altercation with his girlfriend, which allegedly resulted in Moyers punching her in the face. The victim reportedly suffered a swollen, bloody lip, following the altercation.

Moyers is also accused of making inappropriate sexual advances toward a minor during this incident. According to court records, Moyers allegedly grabbed a 16-year-old girl by the back of the neck and attempted to force her to commit an illicit act while mocking her consent and making sexual comments. Moyers reportedly stopped his advances when a witness struck him.

Following this incident, Moyers was arrested and booked into the Wapello County Jail. He now faces a charge of 3rd Degree Sexual Abuse (class C felony), as well as Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Abuse (aggravated misdemeanor) and Domestic Abuse Assault (serious misdemeanor). His bond was set at $25,000 and he was ordered to not have any contact with either of the two victims.