DUBUQUE, Iowa — James Alexander King, 34, was arrested Wednesday afternoon on a felony charge of domestic abuse assault by impeding air or blood flow causing bodily injury.

King was taken into custody at 1:40 p.m. on April 8, 2026, at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center, 250 Mercy Drive, under Dubuque Police case number AR 2026002171.

The charge involves strangulation or choking during a domestic incident, a serious offense under Iowa law that elevates standard domestic abuse assault due to the risk of serious harm. It carries enhanced penalties, including potential prison time.

Details about the victim, injuries, or circumstances were not released. King is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Further information will be available as court proceedings continue.