A Rock Valley man faces multiple charges following an alleged domestic assault incident involving a knife and a child, according to court records.
Rock Valley Police arrested 25-year-old Angel Rene Martinez on Saturday, June 6. Martinez was charged with:
•Domestic abuse assault with intent to inflict serious injury – first offense, an aggravated misdemeanor
•Driving while barred, an aggravated misdemeanor
•Child endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor
•Driving while a license is under suspension, a non-scheduled violation
•No valid driver’s license
•Driving while license suspended
According to criminal complaints filed in Sioux County District Court, investigators allege Martinez drove to a Rock Valley residence and became involved in a verbal argument with a victim inside the home. Court documents state Martinez allegedly grabbed a kitchen knife with an eight-inch blade and walked toward the victim while a six-year-old child stood nearby.
Authorities allege the victim feared for their life during the confrontation. Court records also allege Martinez later attempted to take the child to his vehicle.
Investigators further allege Martinez drove to the residence despite having a barred and suspended license.
Martinez was booked into the Sioux County Jail, where, at last check, he was still being held on a $5,000 cash or surety bond.
