Dubuque, Iowa — February 7, 2026 — Wesley Cole Ieslin, 23, was arrested early Saturday morning on a felony charge of purchasing or possessing a depiction of a minor in a sex act.

According to Dubuque Law Enforcement Center records, Ieslin was taken into custody at 7:29 a.m. at 415 Raymond Place by Officer D.R. Doerges. He is being held on a $20,000 cash bond under case number FECR162999.

The charge corresponds to Iowa Code § 728.12(3), a Class “D” felony for knowingly possessing or purchasing visual depictions of minors engaged in prohibited sexual acts. Penalties include up to 5 years in prison and fines exceeding $9,000 for a first offense.

The arrest appears in the Dubuque Police Department’s public log. No further details about the investigation—such as the source of the material or how it was discovered—have been released. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The case will proceed in Dubuque County District Court, where Ieslin will face arraignment, possible pretrial motions, and eventual resolution through plea or trial. Bond conditions may restrict internet access or contact with minors.

Child sexual abuse material cases remain a high priority for Iowa and federal authorities, often involving forensic analysis of devices and potential federal charges under 18 U.S.C. § 2252 if interstate transmission is involved.

Anyone with information related to this or similar cases is encouraged to contact local law enforcement or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST.

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