Case: 01311 FECR161744 (DUBUQUE)

Dubuque, IA – Austin Thomas Donald Zuber, a 30-year-old Dubuque resident, was arrested on October 21, 2025, facing multiple felony drug charges following an incident at 567 Loras Blvd. The case, docketed as 01311 FECR161744 in Dubuque County District Court, involves six counts related to controlled substance violations, including possession of marijuana (first offense) and other drug possession charges.

According to court records, the Dubuque Police Department filed six criminal complaints against Zuber on October 16, 2025, leading to an arrest warrant issued by Judge Robert J. Richter on October 17, 2025. The warrant was served on October 22, 2025, after Zuber’s arrest at 9:26 p.m. the previous evening. Officer J.D. Waddick led the response at the apartment complex where the alleged drug activity occurred.

Zuber faces the following charges, all classified as felonies under Iowa law:

1.  Controlled Substance Violation

2.  Possession of Controlled Substance – Marijuana (1st Offense)

3.  Drug Possession of Controlled Substance

4.  Controlled Substance Violation

5.  Controlled Substance Violation

6.  Controlled Substance Violation

Court documents indicate Zuber applied for court-appointed counsel on October 21, 2025, through a financial statement filed by the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department. Attorney Emily Elizabeth Chamberland entered an appearance on Zuber’s behalf on October 22, 2025. A hearing for initial appearance and bond review is scheduled for October 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. before Judge Mark T. Hostager, with a $25,000 cash or surety bond set. A preliminary hearing is slated for October 30, 2025, at 10:50 a.m.

The Dubuque Police Department’s investigation remains ongoing, with authorities citing heightened efforts to address drug-related activity in residential areas. The case has drawn attention due to its multiple felony charges, which could result in substantial penalties, including extended imprisonment and fines under Iowa’s controlled substance statutes (Iowa Code §124.401).

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