Dubuque, Iowa — Ryan Michael Freiburger, 36, was arrested Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 5:50 a.m. on a charge of second-degree theft (all other larceny), a class D felony.

The arrest occurred at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center, 770 Iowa St., by Officer D.J. Weig. Under Iowa law, the offense typically involves property valued between $1,500 and $10,000 and carries a potential penalty of up to five years in prison and fines up to $10,245.

Court records show the Dubuque Police Department filed a criminal complaint on March 30, 2026 (Case No. 01311 FECR163669). Judge Robert J. Richter issued a warrant the following day. Freiburger made his initial appearance on April 2, where attorney Jonathan Michael Dunn entered an appearance and Freiburger applied for court-appointed counsel.

A separate case (No. 01311 AMCR163692) notes a preliminary or parole violation information filed April 1, 2026, by the Department of Correctional Services – Dubuque.

Freiburger has prior local arrests involving controlled substances and assault. He remains in custody as the case proceeds through early court stages.

Details of the alleged theft—including items taken, value, or victim—have not been publicly released. As with all defendants, Freiburger is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The incident was processed at the combined police, sheriff, and jail facility, which is standard for booking and initial appearances in Dubuque County.

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