Iowa woman with knife threw soda at Culver’s employee

Davenport woman remains in custody after alleged incident at Culver

Laryn Ingram-Williams, 27, faces serious charges including a felony count of going armed with intent and a serious offense of child endangerment, after an incident at Culver’s at 3400 W. Kimberly Road. The altercation, which began as a complaint about cold food, occurred around 11 a.m. Sunday.

What exactly happened?

According to arrest affidavits, Davenport police responded to a report of a disturbance at the restaurant. Upon arrival, officers learned that Ingram-Williams had left the scene. They interviewed an employee of Culver’s, who recounted a terrifying series of events.

The employee reported that Ingram-Williams entered the restaurant complaining about cold food. She reportedly began yelling, using profanity, and demanding that her food be remade. While holding her child, She threw two cups of soda at the employee.

The situation escalated when Ingram-Williams began pushing terminals on the counter, tossing her child back and forth, the affidavits said. She then left the restaurant, put her child in her car and returned with a large kitchen knife. Ingram-Williams tried to re-enter the restaurant, holding the knife menacingly. The employee had to forcibly hold the door closed to prevent her entry.

What happened after that fiasco?

The victim has now filed for a restraining order against Ingram-Williams.

Police reviewed video footage of the incident and interviewed witnesses. They also contacted Ingram-Williams by phone, but she declined to make a statement or meet with officers.

As of Tuesday, Ingram-Williams was being held in the Scott County Jail on a $12,000 cash-only bond. She is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on July 2 in Scott County Court.