STRAWBERRY POINT, Iowa — A Strawberry Point Public Works employee faced harassment earlier this month from a local resident, James A. Hutchinson. Hutchinson allegedly blocked the employee's vehicle and confronted him with anger, inviting the employee to fight and using vulgar language.

The Strawberry Point Police Department says Hutchinson has been charged with harassment for preventing the employee from completing his duties.

According to a statement published on the City of Strawberry Point’s Facebook page, the City emphasized that harassment or threats against public employees and officials are unacceptable.

"Our employees deserve to work in a safe environment, free from fear or abuse," the city stated. They pledged to collaborate with law enforcement to hold offenders accountable.

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