MASON CITY – A couple that messed with Mason City cops during a traffic stop both were guilty of the crimes they were charged with – and later arrested again.
The incident unfolded at 1:32 AM on April 3, 2016, during a traffic stop conducted by a Mason City police officer near 19th Street and South Federal Avenue. The officer stopped a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Austin Bradley Willier for speeding. During the traffic stop, Willier’s level of sobriety was investigated by officers. During that time, a passenger in the car, 22-year-old Angela Marie Lynn, allegedly exited the car and attempted to interfere with officers as they performed their job. Willier allegedly interfered in some way, as well.
As a result, Willier was arrested for second offense operating while intoxicated, speeding, no insurance, no driver’s license, carrying a dangerous weapon (brass knuckles) and interference with official acts. In June, he entered a plea deal where he pleaded guilty to the drunk driving charge, while the carry weapons charge was dismissed. He was ordered to pay $2,779.25 in fines and court fees.
Lynn was arrested for public intoxication and interference with official acts in that incident. She pleaded guilty the next day and was ordered to pay $740.63 in fines and court fees. Records show she never made a payment on that balance.
Lynn – Willer’s fiancé – was arrested again by Mason City police on July 4 for public intoxication. She has entered a not guilty plea and awaits a trial on august 18.
Willier was also arrested at a later date by Mason City police in a separate incident. Officers responded to a domestic incident that took place on June 27. He was arrested for domestic abuse assault with intent to inflict serious injury, first offense domestic abuse assault and willful injury causing bodily injury. He remains held in the county jail on $5,000 bond as he awaits an arraignment on July 19.
