DUBUQUE, IA – A woman was arrested early Tuesday morning on a first-degree harassment charge, with police records specifically citing “sexting” as the basis for the allegation—a notable application of Iowa’s harassment statutes to digital communication.

The Arrest
Jodi Lee Wright, 26, was taken into custody at 6:30 a.m. on January 27, 2026, at 770 Iowa St. The arrest was made pursuant to a warrant issued by the Dubuque County District Court following the filing of a criminal complaint by the Dubuque Police Department on January 22.

The police booking record lists the sole charge as “Harassment 1st Degree – Sexting. Serious misdemeanor.

Current Case Status
Wright made an initial appearance in Dubuque County District Court on January 27. Judge Robert J. Richter set a $2,000 unsecured appearance bond, issued a no-contact order, and scheduled a preliminary hearing for February 10, 2026, at 10:50 a.m.

Benjamin James Wolf is listed as the attorney of record for the defendant. The court has also ordered standard pre-trial procedures, including a discovery process where the prosecution will share evidence with the defense.

The specific details of the alleged conduct are not yet public, as the factual basis within the criminal complaint remains under seal. The case is being prosecuted by the Dubuque County Attorney’s Office under case number 01311 AGCR162864.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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