Police: Iowa City man pleads guilty after aiming can of air duster, lighter at officers

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – An Iowa City man pleaded guilty to lesser charges Monday after police say he aimed a spray can of dust cleaner and a lit lighter at officers.

51-year-old Christopher Gingerich pleaded guilty to assault on persons in certain occupations and domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury.

On May 4, 2025, Gingerich was found by his husband “huffing” a can of dust cleaner inside their garage in the 1100 block of Mormon Trek Boulevard, according to court documents…

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