Justin Blietz, a 40-year-old Iowa charter school principal, was arrested on March 14, 2026, for first-degree harassment after allegedly threatening to slit a woman’s throat and watch her die. Court records indicate his wife sought protective orders against him, including one filed two days after his arrest amid ongoing divorce proceedings that began last year.
Incident Background
The arrest occurred in Linn County, where Blietz was booked into jail before release on his own recognizance the next day. A prior domestic abuse petition from his wife in March 2025 was dismissed, but tensions persisted during their divorce.
Professional Role
As founding principal of Cedar Rapids Prep, a charter school that opened in August 2025, Blietz promoted a safe environment for students on his profiles. Opportunity Education placed him on administrative leave following the incident.
Current Status
No plea or attorney details are available yet, and neither the school nor Cedar Rapids police commented further. For domestic violence support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or thehotline.org.
