DUBUQUE, IA – On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at approximately 11:43 PM, local authorities arrested 55-year-old Jay Alan Mcelmeel at his residence on 2067 Harpy Eagle Ct, Dubuque, Iowa. The arrest followed an investigation by Officer H. Durr, who charged Mcelmeel with two offenses: possessing or carrying a dangerous weapon while under the influence and a second offense of operating while intoxicated (OWI).

The incident unfolded late in. evening during a traffic stop. Details surrounding the circumstances leading to the arrest remain limited at this time, but officials confirmed that the charges stem from alleged violations observed during the encounter. Mcelmeel was taken into custody.

Authorities have not released additional information regarding the nature of the weapon involved or the specifics of the OWI charge.

Mcelmeel’s court date and potential bail information have not yet been disclosed.

An arrest is not an admission of guilt and all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.