Dubuque, IA – March 25, 2026 — Pedro Juan Mateo, 25, was arrested Wednesday morning on charges of indecent contact with a child and failure to appear.
Arrest Details
Mateo 25, was taken into custody at 9:04 a.m. at 3650 Pennsylvania Ave by Officer I.R. Hoff.
Charges
• Indecent Contact With A Child – Fondling Over Clothing (aggravated misdemeanor, Iowa Code §709.12)
• Failure To Appear – Simple Misdemeanor (case AR 2026000111)
Sex Offender Registry Check
Public records and Iowa’s sex offender registry show no prior registration or sexual offense convictions for Mateo. This appears to be his first known allegation of this nature. Registration applies only after conviction.
The incident occurred on Pennsylvania Avenue. Conviction could bring up to two years in prison, fines, and possible sex offender registration. Mateo is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Bond and next court date are pending.
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