An Indiana man, who engaged in a brief standoff with the police before shooting himself in the Court Street parking ramp, has recently pleaded guilty to the charges against him. As a result, he could potentially be sentenced to over 40 years in prison.
Hunter has pleaded guilty to six counts, which include:
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- Third-degree Kidnapping, a Class “C” felony
- Going Armed with Intent as a Felon, a Class “D” felony
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Class “D” felony
- Domestic Abuse or Assault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness, a serious misdemeanor
- Child Endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor
- Second-degree Robbery, a Class “C” felony
Hunter has agreed to a plea deal that will result in him being ineligible for parole for a minimum of ten years. The date for his sentencing has been scheduled for March 25th.
Hunter tried to take family to Chicago
In December 2022, Hunter faced charges relating to a standoff that occurred when he took his wife and children from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City. His intention was to ultimately bring them to Chicago, but police intervened and confronted him at the Trailways Bus Station.
According to the police report, Hunter’s wife was able to send a text message to someone regarding the kidnapping and mentioned that Hunter had a gun. The recipient of the message promptly reported the incident.
The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety sent out a HawkAlert to notify students about a man who was seen carrying a firearm. They advised students to stay away from the parking ramp area. To ensure everyone’s safety, both the UI and Iowa City police took immediate action by closing off sections of East Burlington Street, South Dubuque Street, and East Court Street, diverting traffic away from the parking lot.
Hunter is facing a total of six charges, which if convicted, could result in a prison sentence of up to 43 years and fines totaling over $6,000.
During his time in the Johnson County Jail, Hunter repeatedly violated a no-contact order by engaging in conversations with protected individuals. The police have reported that he committed this offense more than 20 times.
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