DUBUQUE, Iowa — Jeffrey John Ware, 41, was arrested March 2, 2026, at 11:10 a.m. at Central Avenue and East 27th Street on three charges:

1.  Forgery (Felony)

2.  Controlled Substance Violation (Felony)

3.  Theft 4th Degree – Bad Checks (Misdemeanor)

Arrest details (AR 2026000512) list Officer D. Brant as the reporting officer. Ware remains awaiting court on all counts.

Bond amounts:

•  Forgery: $10,000 cash (FECR163055)

•  Controlled Substance Violation: $50,000 cash (FECR162115)

•  Theft 4th Degree – Bad Checks: $0 (bond included, FECR163055)

The high bond on the drug charge suggests prosecutors consider the violation serious, possibly involving larger quantities or intent to deliver. The forgery and bad-check theft allegations point to financial crimes, often linked to obtaining funds or property through deception.

Under Iowa law, felony forgery can carry up to 10 years imprisonment, while controlled substance felony penalties vary widely (5–25+ years) depending on the substance, amount, and circumstances. The misdemeanor theft charge is less severe but contributes to the overall case.

This arrest appears isolated based on public logs. No specific details about the incident—such as the nature of the stop or evidence recovered—have been released. Ware has prior Dubuque County court history involving controlled substances and other offenses, though those are separate from the current charges.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Case developments can be followed through Dubuque County District Court records or the city’s Public to Citizen portal.

This report is based solely on publicly available arrest information and does not imply guilt.

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