March 19, 2024

Iowa man had machete during dispute

IOWA CITY — An Iowa City man faces multiple charges after police say he tried to enter his ex-girlfriend’s home with a machete and threatened to take their children.

Pedro Javier Lagos, 20, faces charges including first-degree burglary, interference with official acts and domestic abuse assault with display or use of a weapon. Court records do not list an attorney.

Police received the call Saturday night about a domestic fight in progress.

They say they found Lagos armed with a machete outside a home.

Lagos is accused of trying to enter the home through front and back entrances during a dispute with his ex-girlfriend that involved their children. Police say Lagos tried to kick at officers before he was arrested.