DUBUQUE, Iowa – On July 4, 2025, at approximately 8:53 a.m., Dubuque police arrested 33-year-old Mariah Marie Gatena at 422 W Locust St. on charges of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, classified as a misdemeanor.

According to authorities, the incident occurred in the early morning hours of Independence Day. Gatena, a white female, was taken into custody by Officer S.J. Wehr following a report of an altercation involving the display of a dangerous weapon. Specific details surrounding the incident, including the nature of the weapon and the circumstances leading to the arrest, have not been released by the Dubuque Police Department as the investigation is ongoing.

Gatena was processed at the Dubuque County Jail, where she faces charges related to the misdemeanor offense. Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon carries potential penalties under Iowa law, including fines and possible jail time, depending on the case’s specifics and any prior criminal history.