MASON CITY – Police were called to a North End apartment to deal with a domestic incident and took a woman to jail.
Officers arrived at 1419 North Federal Avenue on Sunday afternoon, April 12 at about 4:44 PM after a call about a domestic incident. The rental is owned by Russ Hardy. Upon arrival, officers investigated and determined an assault had taken place. They arrested 50-year-old Cindy Delane Thomas, who lives at that address, on a charge of serious domestic assault. She was taken to the county jail, processed, and released, pending a May 1 court date. A judge placed a no-contact order in the case, which mean Thomas won;t be able to return to her home until the order is lifted.
Court records show Russ Hardy has sued Thomas in court a number of times for past-due rent. He last sued her in 2014 for $4,205.00 in past due rent and won a judgement against her. He also sued Thomas in 2013 for $3,115.00 in past due rent; that suit was dismissed, records show.