Hunter
08/06/26
An Iowa City man wanted for liquor thefts was arrested over the weekend for driving while barred.
Police stopped 32-year-old Isaiah Aaron of Nex Avenue at around 11:45pm Sunday near the intersection of Peterson Street and Shamrock Place for allegedly driving his Ford Edge with an expired registration. A check of his driving record showed he is barred until December 2027 and suspended for being a habitual offender and for not paying Iowa fines.
A check of his criminal record showed active warrants for liquor thefts at the Waterfront HyVee from January 15th and April 8th. In both incidents, Aaron allegedly took bottles of Bailey’s Irish Cream and left the store without paying for them. In the April incident, Aaron reportedly made two trips to the store and stole liquor both times.
Aaron was charged with Driving While Barred, an aggravated misdemeanor. With the theft charges added, he could be sentenced to up to 26 months in jail if convicted on all counts.