Dubuque Woman Faces Harassment Charges

Dubuque, Iowa – Michelle Lynne Frommelt, 52, was arrested Monday, May 18, 2026, at 9:45 p.m. at 827 Rhomberg Avenue on three misdemeanor charges:

•  Harassment in the First Degree

•  Harassment of a Public Official or Employee

•  Interference with Official Acts (No Injury/Damage)

Dubuque Police filed the complaint May 19 in Case No. 01311 SMCR164206. Frommelt waived her preliminary hearing, appeared in court, and had a $2,000 unsecured appearance bond set. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 4, 2026, at 10:50 a.m. Attorney A. Theodore Huinker is representing her, and she has applied for court-appointed counsel. A pre-trial release evaluation was completed.

Limited Details Available

Court records do not disclose the specific victim, exact behavior, or circumstances of the alleged incident. Iowa law defines first-degree harassment as a course of conduct intended to annoy, alarm, or intimidate a specific person. The interference charge involves obstructing officials without causing injury or damage.

Next Steps

The case remains pending. Frommelt is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Updates will be available through Iowa Courts Online.

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