DUBUQUE, IA – Jeffrey Bernard Ellis, a 63-year-old man, was arrested on June 10, 2025, at 3:04 p.m. at 1998 Jackson St. by Dubuque police. He faces a felony charge of Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registry.

The arrest, conducted by officer C.A. Leitzen, stems from Ellis’s alleged non-compliance with Iowa’s sex offender registry requirements. Specific details about the violation were not disclosed by authorities.

Ellis was taken into custody at the scene. He’s being held on a $5000 cash bond with further details pending. Arraignment and proceedings are expected at the Dubuque County Courthouse.