DUBUQUE, IA – On September 3, 2025, Austin Lee Weber, a 19-year-old white male, was arrested by the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department at 770 Iowa Street, Dubuque, at approximately 6:54 AM. Weber faces serious charges, including Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree (Forcible Fondling) and Lascivious Conduct with a Minor (Aggravated), both classified as felonies. The arrest was executed by Deputy L.C. Jones, as detailed in court documents under case number 01311 FECR161097 in Dubuque County.

According to court records, a criminal complaint was filed against Weber on August 27, 2025, by the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department. An arrest warrant was issued the following day, August 28, 2025, by Judge Robert J. Richter, and was served on September 3, 2025. Weber was taken into custody without incident.

Court proceedings have moved swiftly since the arrest. On September 3, 2025, Judge Kellyann M. Lekar issued an order for discovery, and Judge Richter issued a no contact order.

Additionally, a preliminary hearing has been scheduled for September 10, 2025, at 10:50 AM in courtroom 3106, with a bond set at $35,000 cash. a cash bond was posted on the same day as the arrest, and a notice regarding the bond was filed.

Joshua Ryan Sims entered an appearance as Weber’s legal representation on September 3, 2025. The court documents also note that the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department is involved in ongoing proceedings related to the case.

The charges stem from allegations of forcible fondling and lascivious conduct with a minor both felonies , though specific details of the incidents have not been disclosed in public court records at this time. The case continues to develop, with the preliminary hearing expected to provide further clarity on the prosecution’s evidence and the defense’s response.

Arrest Disclaimer: The charges against Austin Lee Weber are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. All individuals charged with a crime are entitled to due process, and the information presented in this article is based solely on court documents and public records available as of September 3, 2025.

---