DUBUQUE, Iowa — On March 17, 2026, at approximately 1:06 a.m., 28-year-old Miquel Alexander Lopez was arrested by Dubuque County Deputy Soppe at 8585 Settlers Ln / 52 S in Dubuque County.

He faces two felony charges:

1.  Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations – Use/Display Weapon (Iowa Code § 708.3A)
This class “C” felony applies when a dangerous weapon is used or displayed against someone in a protected occupation (e.g., law enforcement, firefighters, correctional staff, certain public employees) and the offender knows or should know of their status. Penalties can include up to 10 years in prison and substantial fines.

2.  Controlled Substance Violation (felony)
Specific drug, quantity, and subsection were not detailed in the public arrest log. Felony drug charges in Iowa range from class “D” to class “B” depending on the substance and circumstances.

The incident occurred in a residential area along Settlers Lane near Highway 52 South. No information has been released regarding the alleged victim’s occupation, whether injuries occurred, the type of weapon involved, or the nature of the drug offense.

Lopez was booked into the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center. No bond, arraignment date, or current custody status details are publicly available at this time.

This arrest is documented in the official Dubuque County daily booking log. Investigations are ongoing, and no additional statements have been issued by authorities.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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