Dubuque, Iowa – February 20, 2026 — At approximately 7:20 a.m., Dubuque police arrested Taylor Ann Roth, 23, white female, on one count of Ongoing Criminal Conduct (felony) involving unlawful activity. The arrest took place at 770 Iowa St. (Dubuque Law Enforcement Center) and is documented under case number AR 2025002375. Arresting officer: M.M. Mitchell.

Charge Overview

Under Iowa Code Chapter 706A, ongoing criminal conduct is a broad felony statute targeting repeated or patterned unlawful activity committed for financial gain. It covers actions such as:

•  Using proceeds from crimes to acquire or control enterprises/property

•  Participating in or conducting an enterprise through specified unlawful acts

•  Money laundering, intimidation, bribery, or enabling criminal networks

Unlike federal RICO, Iowa’s version applies to less-organized, continuing criminal behavior (e.g., serial theft, fraud, or drug offenses) and does not require ties to traditional organized crime. Conviction is typically a Class B felony (up to 25 years imprisonment), with potential consecutive sentencing for underlying offenses.

Current Status

No public details have been released regarding the specific predicate crimes, number of acts, co-defendants, or whether this stems from a larger investigation. Roth was booked at the Dubuque jail following the arrest. Bond status, arraignment date, and additional charges (if any) are not yet available in public records.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Further developments will likely appear in court filings or official statements from the Dubuque Police Department or County Attorney’s Office.

This summary is based on the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center daily bulletin and Iowa Code § 706A. For the latest information, check official court records.