DUBUQUE, Iowa — Nathaniel Jaysen Griffin, 28, was arrested early Monday, March 9, 2026, on a felony warrant for contempt of court after allegedly violating a no-contact or protective order.

According to the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center bulletin:

•  Arrest details: Taken into custody at 6:45 a.m. at the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department (770 Iowa St.) by Officer M.M. Mitchell.

•  Charge: Contempt – Violation of No Contact/Protective Order (felony level), Iowa Code §664A.7(1).

•  Warrant history: Issued March 5, 2026, following a judge’s order on March 4.

This arrest connects to Griffin’s prior case from 2025:

•  Arrested in June 2025 by Dubuque Police.

•  Charged with:

•  Child Endangerment – Bodily Injury (Class D felony, §726.6(7))

•  Child Endangerment (aggravated misdemeanor, §726.6(8))

•  Offense date: April 14, 2025.

•  No final sentencing or resolution listed in the March 2026 bulletin, suggesting the case was still active or pending.

In Iowa, violating a protective or no-contact order (common in domestic, child protection, or assault cases) is treated as contempt of court. Penalties range from misdemeanor to felony depending on factors like repeat violations, severity, or connection to serious underlying charges (such as child endangerment). Felony-level treatment can mean prison time.

No injuries, resistance, or additional incidents were reported. Griffin remained in custody as of the bulletin’s release at 9:24 a.m.

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