DUBUQUE, Iowa — On February 22, 2026, at 4:53 a.m., police arrested 53-year-old Erik Christopher Bruun , was arrested at Mount Alpine Street.

Charges:

•  Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Air/Blood Flow Causing Bodily Injury — Class D felony (up to 5 years prison, $10,245 fine max)

•  Criminal Mischief 4th Degree — Serious misdemeanor

Bond Amount: Bruun’s bond is set at 10%cash), following Iowa’s uniform bond schedule standard for Class D felonies. This relatively low amount for a felony (compared to higher classes like C or B, which often exceed $10,000–$50,000) applies in many pretrial scenarios, particularly when courts are not in session or per guidelines. Domestic abuse cases frequently add conditions such as no-contact orders, but no public adjustments or deviations are noted here.

Bruun remains in custody at the Dubuque County Jail (Dubuque Law Enforcement Center) after booking. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The case is under investigation, with no further public details on the alleged victim, specific acts, or property damage released.