Case: 01311 FECR162906 (Dubuque County)

DUBUQUE, IA — Christine Marie Ginter, 52, was arrested onJanuary 30, 2026, at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center on felony tampering with a reporting party (intimidation) under Iowa Code §720.4 and misdemeanor harassment in the third degree under Iowa Code §708.7.

Court records show:

•  Jan. 26, 2026: Dubuque Police Department filed criminal complaint.

•  Jan. 27: Judge Mark T. Hostager ordered arrest warrant issued.

•  Jan. 28: Warrant issued; served Jan. 30 by Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department.

•  Jan. 30: Ginter arrested. Initial appearance set for Feb. 5, 2026, at 10:50 a.m. Bond: $10,000 cash or approved surety. No-contact order issued (Judge Robert J. Richter). Ginter boned out.,

The felony charge alleges intimidation or obstruction of someone reporting a crime or cooperating with law enforcement. The misdemeanor involves intentional acts to intimidate, annoy, or alarm another person without legitimate purpose.

All charges are allegations. Ginter is presumed innocent until proven guilty. No additional details about the incident have been released publicly.

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