DUBUQUE, Iowa – On June 27, 2025, at approximately 5:05 a.m., the Dubuque Police Department arrested Austin James Linden, a 34-year-old white male, at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center at 770 Iowa St., Dubuque, Iowa, in connection with the case State of Iowa vs. Linden, Austin James, docket number 01311 FECR159245 (Dubuque). Linden faces two felony charges: 1) Willful Injury causing Bodily Injury and 2) Controlled Substance Violation.

The arrest marks the execution of an arrest warrant issued on April 15, 2025, following a criminal complaint filed by the Dubuque Police Department on April 12, 2025. The warrant, ordered by Judge Mark T. Hostager, was served by the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department on the morning of the arrest. Court records indicate an initial appearance hearing is scheduled for July 15, 2025, at 10:50 a.m. in courtroom 3106, with a $10,000 unsecured bond set. Additionally, a no-contact order was issued by Magistrate Natalia H. Blaskovich on June 27, 2025, and an order for discovery was filed by Judge Kellyann M. Lekar on the same date.

Details surrounding the incident remain limited, as the investigation is ongoing. The charges stem from an early morning report, though specifics about the alleged bodily injury or controlled substance involved have not been disclosed. Linden is currently in custody, and a preliminary hearing is pending.

Under Iowa law, Willful Injury causing Bodily Injury is a Class D felony, carrying a potential penalty of up to five years in prison, while Controlled Substance Violation penalties vary based on the substance and quantity, potentially leading to similar or harsher sentences.