DUBUQUE, Iowa — Abraham De Los Santos, 31, was arrested Friday morning on a felony charge of domestic abuse assault by impeding air or blood flow causing bodily injury.

De Los Santos, a white male, 6’0” and 200 lbs, was taken into custody at 6:33 a.m. on April 3, 2026, at 1354 Main St. in Dubuque. The arrest is listed under case number AR 2026002149.

The charge involves knowingly restricting a victim’s breathing or circulation — often through strangulation — resulting in injury. Under Iowa law, this is treated as a serious felony due to the high risk of harm, even without obvious external marks.

No other charges or suspects were noted in the initial booking record. “Leitzen, M” appears associated with the arrest, likely the responding or booking officer.

De Los Santos remains in custody at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Bond and initial court appearance details have not yet been released.

Domestic abuse cases like this often involve intimate partners or household members. Investigations focus on victim safety, subtle physical evidence (such as petechiae or internal trauma), and any aggravating factors.

Further updates will depend on actions by the Dubuque County Attorney’s office.