Arrest in East Side Home Invasion

IOWA CITY, IA. -- On Monday, November 9, 2009, at 10:16 PM, the Iowa City Police Department received a report of a home invasion robbery that had just occurred in the 2200 block of Muscatine Avenue. The three victims told officers that three masked males entered their apartment and demand money and other property. One of the assailants was armed with a large stick and another with a steak knife. A struggle took place between the victims and assailants. During the struggle one of the victims was cut on his hand causing a laceration. One of the suspects also received a stab wound to his leg. The assailants then fled on foot.

The injured victim was treated at a local hospital, receiving 20 stitches in his hand. The other two victims were not injured during the incident.

Subsequent investigation resulted in the arrest of three Iowa City men. All three were charged with 1st Degree Robbery, 1st Degree Burglary, Going Armed with Intent and Assault While Participating in a Felony. Arrested were:

1.) Loel Richard Howieson II (age 19)
340 Palomino Court
Iowa City, Iowa

2.) Lucas James Pumfrey (age 16)
2314 Lakeside Drive
Iowa City, Iowa

3.) Artis Lee Mason III (age 17)
1303 DeForest Avenue
Iowa City, Iowa

This incident remains under investigation. Additional criminal charges are pending.

A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.