Man charged after dancing on the Black Angel

By Lisa Brahm

Police on June 18 responded to reports of an Iowa City man dancing on the Black Angel in the Oakland Cemetary.

When they arrived at 11:43 p.m., Iowa City police said, officers found Brian Holst Jr., 18, 111 Dover St., at the statue. According to police, Holst was aggressive, pushing and physically fighting officers.

Officers used a Taser on Holst to subdue him. They conducted a search and reportedly found a glass pipe in his pocket, which he allegedly admitted he used to smoke marijuana.

Holst was charged with assault on a peace officer, a serious misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of no less than $250.

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