PEOSTA, IA — On July 24, 2025, at approximately 8:07 p.m., William Franklin Post, a 38-year- year-old male, was arrested at 8853 Kapp Dr, Peosta, Iowa, by the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office. Post faces charges of Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree – Forcible Rape, classified as a felony.

Post was taken into custody without incident and is currently being held on a $50,000 Cash Bond pending further legal proceedings. Authorities have not disclosed additional information about the circumstances of the alleged crime or the victim, citing the sensitivity of the case and the ongoing investigation.

The arrest followed an investigation by local authorities, though specific details regarding the incident leading to the charge have not been released to the public. The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Office is handling the case, and the investigation remains ongoing.