Dubuque, IA – On October 3, 2025, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Bradley Joseph Hutchcroft, a 42-year-old white male, was arrested by the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department at 1650 John F. Kennedy Road and Crestwood Drive in Dubuque, Iowa. Hutchcroft faces charges of failure to comply with the sex offender registry, second or subsequent offense, a felony under Iowa Code Chapter 692A. The arrest was executed by Deputy B.M. Krause following the issuance of an arrest warrant on September 19, 2025.

Hutchcroft, a registered sex offender residing in Dubuque, is accused of violating Iowa’s sex offender registry requirements. According to Iowa law, registered sex offenders must maintain accurate records with the local sheriff’s office, including updates to residence, employment, and other personal information, and participate in annual verification processes. Non-compliance with these regulations is a serious offense, with a second or subsequent violation classified as a felony.

Court records indicate that a criminal complaint was filed by the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department on September 18, 2025, followed by an order to issue a warrant by Judge Robert J. Richter on September 19, 2025. The warrant was served on October 4, 2025, after Hutchcroft’s arrest. On the same day, Hutchcroft submitted an application for court-appointed counsel and a financial statement, which was processed by the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department.

A hearing for Hutchcroft’s initial appearance was held on October 4, 2025, before Magistrate Emilie J. Roth Richardson. During the hearing, an unsecured bond was set at $5,000 with a 10% cash option. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 10:50 a.m. Additionally, an order for discovery was issued by Judge Kellyann M. Lekar on October 4, 2025, to facilitate the legal process.

The Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department emphasized that compliance with the sex offender registry is critical for public safety, as outlined in Iowa Code Chapter 692A. Violations undermine the system’s ability to monitor and protect the community. The case will now proceed through the Iowa court system, with further details to be addressed at the upcoming preliminary hearing.

The public is reminded that arrest records are public information, but all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For more information on Iowa’s sex offender registry requirements, visit the Iowa Sex Offender Registry website or contact the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department.