MUSCATINE, Iowa – An arrest has been made in connection with a hit-and-run incident that occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 30, 2025.
At approximately 1:35 a.m., officers with the Muscatine Police Department responded to a report of a hit-and-run at the intersection of East 6th Street and Mulberry Avenue. A red SUV had reportedly accelerated through the intersection, striking an adult male pedestrian. Two other individuals present in the intersection at the time were unharmed.
The driver of the SUV, later identified as 18-year-old Evan Lee Martinez of Muscatine, fled the scene without notifying authorities or providing assistance to the injured individual.
An investigation—supported by witness statements and surveillance footage—revealed that Martinez’s vehicle had been circling the downtown area for approximately 90 minutes prior to the incident. During that time, the vehicle repeatedly approached and harassed the three individuals involved.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at the scene.
On Monday, June 30, 2025, at approximately 12:37 p.m., Martinez was taken into custody at his residence, located at 5407 Reynolds Avenue in Muscatine. He has been charged with the following offenses:
- Three counts of Attempted Murder
- Three counts of Going Armed with Intent
- Three counts of Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon
- Reckless Driving
Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact Sgt. Minnat Patel with the Muscatine Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit at 563-263-9922, ext. 629. Callers may remain anonymous.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Click on the following link for the Muscatine Police release. TEEN ARRESTED.
For more information contact:
Sgt. Minnat Patel
Public Safety Building
312 E. 5th Street
Muscatine, Iowa 52761
mpatel@muscatineiowa.gov
(563) 263-9922 x 629