May 16th, 2025

DUBUQUE, IA – Dontrell Demetrius Harris, a 20-year-old Black male, was arrested on May 16, 2025, at DLEC at 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, facing serious charges in two separate incidents, according to police reports.

At 6:24 AM, Harris was charged with three felonies: third-degree sexual abuse of a child victim with a four-or-more-year age difference, sexual exploitation of a minor by causing engagement in a sexual act, and purchase or possession of a depiction of a minor in a sexual act. The arrest, documented under AR 2025003070, was conducted by Officer T.J. Warner.

Earlier that day, at 4:00 AM, Harris was arrested at the same location for willful injury causing bodily harm, a misdemeanor, and participation in a riot, a felony.

Authorities have not released further details about the incidents or victims. Harris remains in custody as investigations continue on a $50,000 cash bond.