August 8th, 2025

Dubuque, IA – On August 8, 2025, at approximately 7:48 AM, Cody Thomas, a 33-year-old male, was arrested at 4509 Lark Dr, Dubuque, Iowa, on serious charges involving drug distribution and the enticement of a minor. The Dubuque Police Department, with Officer B.J. Eberly leading the investigation, took Thomas into custody following an ongoing probe.

Thomas faces two felony charges: 1) Drug Distribution Violation to a Person Under 18, and 2) Enticing a Minor Under 16 for Sexual Purposes. These charges stem from allegations that Thomas engaged in the distribution of controlled substances to a minor and attempted to entice a minor under the age of 16 for sexual purposes, both of which are grave offenses under Iowa law.

A judge set Thomas’s bond at $25,000, and he is currently being held at the Dubuque County Jail pending further court proceedings. Authorities have not released additional details about the investigation, including the specific circumstances leading to the arrest or the identity of the minor involved, citing the ongoing nature of the case and the need to protect the victim’s privacy. This arrest underscores the department’s commitment to addressing crimes involving minors and illegal drug activity in the community.

As this is an ongoing investigation, further updates will be provided as new information becomes available. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law