DUBUQUE, IA — January 29, 2026 — Bob Edward Phillips, 59, was arrested Wednesday at 1490 Cornell St. on charges of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon (misdemeanor) and criminal mischief 4th degree (misdemeanor).

The arrest occurred at 11:40 a.m., according to Dubuque police records. Officer M. F. Contreras handled the case.

Phillips, a Dubuque resident, was booked into the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center. No further details on the incident or victims were released.