Aggravated assault suspect in custody, Iowa police say

IOWA, La. (KPLC) - A man accused of aggravated assault at an Iowa truck stop is in custody, according to authorities.

On Aug. 3, the Iowa Police Department learned of a reported aggravated assault with a firearm at the Pilot Truck Stop on La. 383.

With assistance from Louisiana State Police and the Calcasieu Parish and Cameron Parish Sheriff’s Offices, investigators identified the suspect as Frederick J. Mack.

Police said the same day of the incident, Mack had been arrested and booked into the Jefferson Parish Jail on unrelated charges.

Iowa police issued a warrant for Mack’s arrest on the following charges:

• Aggravated assault with a firearm
• False imprisonment with a dangerous weapon

Mack will be extradited to Calcasieu Parish at a later date, according to police. His bond was set at $67,500.