Dubuque, Iowa — James Bell, 38, was arrested February 20, 2026, at 1:11 p.m. at 920 W. 5th St., Dubuque, on misdemeanor charges of:

•  Theft in the Second Degree – Credit Card/ATM Fraud

•  Ongoing Criminal Conduct – Unlawful Activity

•  Warrant Out of Jurisdiction

The arrest (case #2025002375) corresponds to Dubuque County District Court case STATE OF IOWA vs. BELL, JAMES, case number 01311 FECR163087.

Key Docket Entries (Iowa Courts Online):

•  Feb 13, 2026: Criminal Complaint filed by Dubuque Police Department

•  Feb 15, 2026: Order to Issue Warrant (Judge Mark T. Hostager)

•  Feb 16, 2026: Arrest Warrant issued

•  Feb 20, 2026: Warrant served by Dubuque Police; Application for Counsel/Financial Statement filed by Sheriff’s Dept.

The “FECR” felony designation contrasts with the misdemeanor charges listed in the arrest bulletin, possibly indicating initial felony consideration, aggregation, or separate proceedings.

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