— Published on February 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST By Staff Writter

DUBUQUE, Iowa — A 50-year-old local man was arrested Wednesday afternoon on serious charges involving a minor, authorities confirmed. Michael Anthony Mullahey was taken into custody on February 12, 2025, at approximately 2:49 p.m. at 90 John F. Kennedy Road in Dubuque, Iowa, following allegations of enticing a minor under the age of 16 for sexual purposes.

The arrest was executed by Officer W.J. Ostola of the Dubuque Police Department, who apprehended Mullahey without incident at the business address. While specific details of the case remain under wraps due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, authorities emphasized the charges stem from violations of Iowa statutes designed to protect minors from exploitation.

Mullahey is currently being held at the Dubuque County Jail pending arraignment. Under Iowa law, enticing a minor for sexual purposes is a felony offense that carries severe penalties, including potential imprisonment and mandatory registration as a sex offender if convicted.

Authorities have not released further details regarding the minor’s identity or the circumstances leading to the arrest, due to the ongoing nature of the case. They reiterated that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.