Dubuque, Iowa — Michael Paul Kirk, 50, was arrested Friday evening, April 3, 2026, at 2541 NW Arterial on multiple charges.

Kirk faces:

•  Possession of a Controlled Substance (misdemeanor)

•  Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (misdemeanor)

•  Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) 1st Offense (misdemeanor)

•  Neglect or Abandonment of a Dependent Person (class “C” felony)

Total bond: $22,300. Booking reference: 2026002164.

The arrest occurred in a commercial area that includes a Petco store. Details of the incident and any dependent involved have not been released.

Under Iowa law, neglect of a dependent is a serious felony that applies when a custodian knowingly or recklessly exposes a vulnerable person to harm they cannot protect against.

Kirk is presumed innocent until proven guilty. No court date has been announced.

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