DUBUQUE, IA — A 20-year-old man is in custody following a Friday afternoon arrest in downtown Dubuque involving multiple felony charges.

At approximately 12:31 PM on April 24, 2026, officers with the Dubuque Police Department apprehended Carlty Bojer Mark at 450 Main Street. According to department records, Mark was taken into custody on the following charges:

Current Charges

• Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) – 3rd Offense: A Class D Felony in the state of Iowa.

• Failure to Appear – Felony Arraignment: A secondary felony charge stemming from a prior legal obligation.

Incident Details

The arrest occurred at the 450 Main Street location, an area heavily trafficked by pedestrians and local businesses. While details regarding the specific traffic stop or encounter leading to the OWI charge have not been fully released, an OWI 3rd offense indicates a habitual offender status under Iowa law, which carries significantly steeper penalties than a first or second offense.

The arresting officer was identified as Officer B. Barbour.

Mark is currently being held pending further legal proceedings. Under Iowa law, a 3rd offense OWI can result in a prison sentence of up to five years and substantial mandatory

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.