Dubuque, IA – On August 14, 2025, at approximately 11:19 PM, Timothy Renard Blanch, a 22-year-old Black male, was arrested at 375 Dorgan Pl, Dubuque, Iowa, on charges of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, classified as a misdemeanor. The arrest was carried out by Officer J. Ostwinkle of the Dubuque Police Department.

According to authorities, Blanch allegedly displayed a BB gun during the incident, which led to the assault charge. The incident occurred late Thursday evening, and Blanch was taken into custody without further incident. The charge of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon involves the intentional use of an object capable of causing fear of imminent harm, though no physical injury is required for the charge to apply. In this case, the BB gun was considered a dangerous weapon under Iowa law due to its potential to intimidate or threaten.

Court records from the case, State of Iowa vs. Blanch Jr., Timothy Renard (Case: 01311 AGCR160932, Dubuque), indicate that a criminal complaint was filed by the Dubuque Police Department on August 15, 2025. Following the arrest, several legal actions were promptly taken. On August 15, 2025, Blanch submitted an application for counsel and a financial statement, and Amanda Jane Lassance was appointed as his legal counsel. A no-contact order was issued by Judge Mark T. Hostager on the same day, with comments noting “CC PRTP/PRTO/PRTO’S-NVA.” The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department also filed a return of service for the no-contact order.

Additionally, Judge Kellyann M. Lekar issued an order for discovery on August 15, 2025, and a pre-trial release evaluation was conducted by DCS Dubuque. An initial appearance hearing was scheduled, with a preliminary hearing set for August 28, 2025, at 10:50 AM in courtroom 3106. Blanch was granted a $2,500 unsecured bond for pre-trial release.

Blanch was booked into the Dubuque County Jail following his arrest. As with all arrests, this does not indicate guilt, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Further details regarding the incident or ongoing court proceedings may become available as the case progresses.