Dubuque, IA – Catherine Marie Nesteby, 43, was arrested early Sunday morning on a felony charge of OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) 3rd Offense.

According to the report, Nesteby was taken into custody at approximately 3:52 a.m. on May 10, 2026, at the intersection of Ida Street and Delhi Street in Dubuque. The arrest was made by Officer D. Lattner.

This marks Nesteby’s third OWI offense, elevating the charge to a felony under Iowa law. Penalties for a third-offense OWI typically include potential jail or prison time, fines, license revocation, and substance abuse evaluation requirements.

No further details on the incident, such as how officers came into contact with Nesteby or any accident involvement, were immediately released. She is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.