According to public records from the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center.

James Payton Singleton, identified as a Black male aged 35, was taken into custody at approximately 12:41 a.m. on March 17, 2026, at the location listed as 10908 52 S/Settlers Ln in Dubuque. The arresting officer was identified as M.J. Sitzmann.

The charge is classified as a felony (“F”), indicating it falls under Iowa’s controlled substances laws, specifically Iowa Code Chapter 124, which governs prohibited acts involving the manufacture, delivery, possession, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver controlled substances. Violations can range from simple possession to more serious offenses involving intent to distribute, counterfeit substances, or larger quantities, with penalties escalating based on the substance type (e.g., marijuana versus Schedule I or II drugs like methamphetamine, cocaine, or heroin), prior offenses, and aggravating factors.

Details of the Incident Remain Limited

No additional specifics about the nature of the violation—such as the type or quantity of substance involved, whether it involved possession, possession with intent to deliver, manufacturing, or other prohibited acts—have been released publicly at this time.