On Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2:07pm, the Marshalltown Police Department responded to 11 North 3rd Avenue after a 911 call had been received about an assault in progress at this location. Upon arrival, officers found a 42-year-old male had been severely beaten. The victim was transported to the Marshalltown hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Following an investigation, the Marshalltown Police Department arrested Ezera Mwilewa, age 22, of Marshalltown. Mr. Mwilewa has been charged with Willful Injury – Resulting in Serious Injury which is a Class C Felony. Mr. Mwilewa remains in the custody of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.
This investigation is on-going. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Marshalltown Police Department at 641.754.5729. Tips may also be submitted anonymously by calling Marshall County Crime Stoppers at 641.753.1234 or via text by texting the word “marshall” followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637). Additionally, tips may be submitted online at www.marshallcountycs.com.
Assisting with this emergency response was the Marshall County 911 Communications Center, the Marshalltown Fire Department and the Unity Point Ambulance Service.
(A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.)
For more information, please contact Police Chief Michael Tupper by calling 641.754.5771 or via email at mtupper@marshalltown-ia.gov.