DUBUQUE, Iowa
Police say John Earl Byrd, 42, was taken into custody at 12:12 p.m. on April 17 at the hospital, located at 250 Mercy Drive. He is charged with Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations – Bodily Injury, defined under Iowa Code §§ 708.1 and 708.3A(3) as causing physical pain or impairment to someone performing duties in a protected role, such as law enforcement, emergency responders, or healthcare staff.
Booking records list the offense as a felony, though Iowa’s charge‑code system classifies the underlying violation as an aggravated misdemeanor. The Dubuque County Attorney’s Office and District Court will determine the final charge level.
Officer T. Kruse is listed in the arrest report. Authorities have not released details about the alleged victim or the circumstances of the incident. Case 2026002360 is tied to the booking.
Byrd is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Court filings and scheduling are expected in the coming days.
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