Dubuque, Iowa — February 19, 2026 — Kiera Gary, 26, female, was arrested at 12:32 a.m. today at 899 Loras Blvd/Belmont St by Dubuque Police (Officer N.D. Wall) on a charge of Participate In Riot (class “D” felony, Iowa Code § 723.1). The statute prohibits knowingly joining or remaining in an assembly of three or more persons acting violently or tumultuously, where any participant uses or threatens unlawful force or violence against persons or property. Penalties include up to five years in prison and fines up to $9,375, depending on criminal history, plea agreements, and judicial discretion.

Case Timeline

•  January 7, 2026: Criminal Complaint filed by Dubuque Police Department (D0001).

•  January 8, 2026: Order to Issue Warrant signed by Judge Robert J. Richter (D0002; comments: “CC: SHER”).

•  January 9, 2026: Arrest Warrant issued for Gary (D0003).

•  February 19, 2026: Warrant served (D0005); Gary booked into Dubuque County Jail (reference: 2026000006).

Post-Arrest Actions (February 19, 2026)

•  Application for appointed counsel and financial statement submitted (D0004, Dubuque County Sheriff’s Dept), indicating a request for public defender if eligible.

•  Pre-trial release evaluation completed (D0006, DCS Dubuque) to assess flight risk, community ties, and suitability for release on bond or conditions.

Current Status

No formal trial information, arraignment/initial appearance date, or bond amount appears yet on Iowa Courts Online, which is standard for same-day arrests. Prosecutors typically file charging documents and schedule an initial appearance within 24–72 hours (potentially delayed over weekends), where charges are read, bail is set or modified, and counsel is addressed.

Gary is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 

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