Dubuque, Iowa — Brett Andrew Gilden, 45, was arrested Thursday morning, May 21, 2026, on two domestic abuse assault charges, including a felony count alleging he impeded the victim’s air or blood flow causing bodily injury.

According to the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center arrest bulletin, Gilden was taken into custody at approximately 8:39 a.m. at 2575 Sumner Street in Dubuque on case number R 2026003295. The charges are:

•  Domestic Abuse Assault Impeding Air/Blood Flow Causing Bodily Injury (Felony)

•  Domestic Abuse Assault With Injury – Simple Assault

Officer D. Brant is listed in connection with the arrest. 

Gilden has also faced other legal issues, including a 2023 arrest on drug-related charges and a parole violation.

As of the latest available information, no further details about the alleged victim, any injuries sustained, or the specific circumstances of Thursday’s incident have been publicly released by authorities.

Gilden is currently listed among Dubuque County Jail inmates. Court proceedings, including any initial appearance, bond hearing, or arraignment, will follow standard timelines under Iowa law.

An arrest is not an admission of guilt and all subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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