A Dubuque man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend, threatening to kill her and throwing a hammer at her. 21 year old John Turner III of Dubuque was arrested Wednesday on charges of domestic assault with use or display of a weapon, domestic assault impeding airflow causing injury, domestic assault, false imprisonment, first-degree harassment and interference with official acts. Reports say Police responded around 7am Wednesday after Turner’s girlfriend, 22 year old Emily Donovan reported that Turner hit her in the face five or six times, choked her twice and repeatedly said, “I will kill you.” Donovan also reported that Turner armed himself with a hammer, waved it around while yelling at her and pushing her. When Donovan tried to flee their residence, Turner threw her to the ground and stood over her waving the hammer. Police said Turner resisted while being arrested.
