DUBUQUE, Iowa — February 23, 2026 — A 38-year-old Dubuque resident was arrested early Monday on two felony charges related to credit card fraud and participation in ongoing unlawful activity.

Anthony Lewis Adams , 38) was taken into custody around 3:05 a.m. at 770 Iowa Street — the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center — following execution of a warrant. He faces:

1.  Theft in the Second Degree — Credit Card/Automated Teller Machine Fraud (Class D felony, Iowa Code §§ 714.2(2), 715A.6). This charge typically involves unauthorized use of a credit card, ATM card, or similar device to obtain property or services valued between $1,000 and $10,000, with potential penalties of up to 5 years in prison and fines up to $7,500.

2.  Ongoing Criminal Conduct (Class B felony, Iowa Code Chapter 706A). Iowa’s “state RICO” law targets repeated indictable offenses — including theft or fraud — committed for financial gain on a continuing basis. Conviction can carry up to 25 years imprisonment, often consecutively to underlying charges.

The charges stem from criminal complaints filed by the Dubuque Police Department on February 13, 2026. Judge Mark T. Hostager ordered the warrant issued on February 15, with issuance on February 16 (case AR2025002375).

Public records show no further details on victims, financial losses, or the scope of the alleged activity. The arrest appears tied to a pattern of unlawful conduct, though specifics remain undisclosed.

Adams is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Further proceedings, including arraignment, are pending in Dubuque County court.

The Dubuque Police Department has not released additional statements. This article draws from public arrest logs and Iowa statutes.

(Sources: Dubuque Law Enforcement Center records, Iowa Code Chapters 714, 715A, 706A.)

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