(Red Oak, Iowa) – An investigation into an alleged assault early this (Tuesday) morning, in Red Oak, resulted in the arrest of two people. Red Oak Police say Officers were called to the 300 block of E. Market Street in Red Oak, for an assault that had occurred. Before those Officers arrived, Dispatch advised them that the female victim of the assault was in the front lobby of the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center. She reported the assault, and also that the alleged assailant, 24-year-old Abigail Jean Kates, of Red Oak, threw a pan at the woman’s car, causing one of the rear driver’s side windows to shatter.

Officers spoke with both the victim and Kates. They subsequently charged Kates with Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense. In addition, 32-year-old Dylan Thomas Griffeth, of Red Oak, was charged with Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree, and Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense.

Both subjects were being held without bond in the Montgomery County Jail, as of the latest report.