Cedar Rapids Resident Charged With Assault
A 29-year-old man faces charges after an incident at the Lary Nelsen Center.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Sex Crimes
Authorities have charged 29-year-old Eric Guise with assault following an incident at the Lary Nelsen Center. The suspect is currently held in the Johnson County Jail on a cash-only bond.
Why it matters
The charges follow a reported physical assault and threats of violence against another resident, leading to a permanent separation order. Guise also faces three separate counts regarding violations of his probation.
Eric Guise is held at the Johnson County Jail on a cash-only bond while facing three violation of probation charges. Authorities confirmed he will not return to the Lary Nelsen Center following the incident.
The players
Eric Guise
The 29-year-old suspect is currently in custody following an alleged assault at a residential facility.
Lary Nelsen Center
This facility is a residential center where the reported altercation between residents took place.
Johnson County Jail
This facility serves as the primary detention center for individuals awaiting trial or processing within the county justice system.
The details
Residential staff at the Lary Nelsen Center reviewed camera footage after a report of a physical altercation. The review verified verbal threats of violence and confirmed physical evidence, including red marks observed on the victim's chest.
Timeline
Friday, September 25, 2026: Guise allegedly made threats and physically assaulted a resident.
Legal Context
The incident at the Lary Nelsen Center follows established Iowa Department of Corrections residential supervision protocols regarding resident safety. Such cases underscore the strict legal consequences for individuals who violate terms of community-based correctional sentences.
The transfer of the suspect to the Johnson County Jail removes him from the local residential setting, ensuring he will not return to the facility. Local authorities have implemented separation orders to maintain the safety of the remaining residents.
The takeaway
Maintaining facility safety requires strict adherence to institutional codes of conduct for all residents. Any violation of these safety standards can lead to immediate revocation of probation and extended detention.
Further reading
For more information on local judicial procedures, visit Sex Crimes.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Mighty 1630 KCJJ.
