DUBUQUE, IA — A Dubuque man with an active felony warrant was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon following an alleged probation violation connected to a prior burglary conviction.

John Joseph Keil Jr., 46, was arrested at 1:24 p.m. on April 1, 2026, at 745 Main Street in Dubuque. The arresting officer was A.N. Klawitter. Jail records list the charge as Probation Violation (F).

According to court filings in State of Iowa vs. Keil Jr., John Joseph (Case No. 01311 FECR160180), Keil’s probation status stems from a 2025 felony burglary case. He originally faced multiple charges, including:

• Burglary, 3rd Degree (Class D Felony) — Count 1
• Theft, 2nd Degree (Class D Felony) — Count 2
• Burglary, 3rd Degree (Class D Felony) — Count 3

On September 24, 2025, Keil entered a negotiated guilty plea to one count of 3rd-degree burglary. The remaining counts were dismissed by the court. Judge Monica L. Zrinyi Ackley imposed a five‑year prison sentence, which was fully suspended, along with a $1,025 fine, also suspended. Keil was placed on five years of supervised probation.

Recent Court Activity

Court records show escalating action in late March:

• March 23, 2026: The Department of Corrections filed a Probation Revocation request.
• March 26, 2026: Judge Thomas A. Bitter issued an Order to Issue Public/Bench Warrant, directing law enforcement to take Keil into custody.

The probation‑violation charge now pending is listed under Iowa Code 908.11, which covers violations of probation conditions. Details regarding the alleged violation have not yet been released.

Keil was transported to the Dubuque County Jail, where he awaits an initial court appearance. At that hearing, a judge will determine bond and schedule further proceedings on the revocation request.

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