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.


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