MASON CITY – A man with a history of domestic violence and fighting was arrested this week after an alleged domestic abuse incident that involved choking or strangulation.
Mason City police were called to a residence in the 900 block of 10th Street NE on Monday, May 15. Officers arrived at about 6:14 PM to investigate a domestic disturbance. After an investigation, they arrested 41-year-old Richard Ross Lee, who lives nearby. Lee was charged with felony domestic abuse assault involving strangulation, third-or subsequent domestic abuse assault and serious assault causing injury. Lee was taken to the county jail and remains there on $10,000 bond, awaiting a May 25 hearing.
Richard Ross Lee has faced drug and alcohol violations for years from numerous counties in Iowa. He has been accused of several felonies, including felony third or subsequent offense domestic assault, but always taken plea deals to lesser crimes. Back in 2014, Lee allegedly took part in a “large fight” at a Clear Lake nightclub and was arrested. He was alter guilty of disorderly conduct – fighting or violent behavior. Records show he never paid his $100.00 fine in that case.
