OSKALOOSA – An Oskaloosa man was arrested this week and now faces multiple felony charges for domestic abuse assault in addition to possession of illegal drugs and weapons.
According to court documents, officers with the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to the 500 block of C Ave E in response to a reported domestic abuse assault on Monday night at around 9:35pm. 39-year-old Nick Lee of Oskaloosa is accused of brandishing a knife during an argument with his girlfriend and stabbing a wall in front of her as well as one juvenile.
When questioned by officers, Lee stated that the knife had fallen from his belt during the argument, but that he had simply picked it up and returned it to its holster. However, officers reportedly observed a slit in the residence’s drywall that was consistent with the blade of a knife.
Lee was taken into custody for this incident, and during his arrest, officers found him to be in possession of methamphetamine, prescription pills, and drug paraphernalia, as well as two firearms and ammunition for them.
Lee remains in custody at the Mahaska County Jail on a $15,000 bond, and he now faces several criminal charges, including:
- Domestic Abuse Assault, 3rd or Subsequent Offense (class D felony)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance, 3rd or Subsequent Offense (class D felony)
- Dominion/Control of a Firearm/Offensive Weapon by a Felon (class D felony)
- Child Endangerment (aggravated misdemeanor)
- Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs (serious misdemeanor)
A no-contact order was also issued for this case.
