Clarinda Man Charged with Felony Assault Following October Incident

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:19 AM

Cody Dean Nevada Carlson of Clarinda faces a class D felony charge of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse following an October 2025 incident, with a sentencing hearing scheduled for January 26.

CLARINDA, IA - A Clarinda man is facing a felony assault charge following an incident in October. Court records show that Cody Dean Nevada Carlson was arrested for assault with intent to commit sexual abuse (causing bodily injury), a class D felony.

According to a criminal complaint from the Clarinda Police Department, the incident occurred in October 2025. Carlson is alleged to have bitten the victim multiple times, causing injury, despite being told to stop. A sentencing hearing is currently scheduled for January 26 at 9 a.m.

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