Case: 01311 SRCR164215 (Dubuque County)

Recent Arrest

On May 27, 2026, at 1:38 a.m., Sairah Elizabeth Ruh (W/F/23) was arrested at 2 W 9th St/Central Ave, Dubuque, IA, by Officer Fassbinder, J. Charges: Escape From Custody Convicted Of Felony and Housing Prisoner (Elm Street reference).

Background: Original Conviction

The charges stem from Ruh’s conviction for Theft in the First Degree (Iowa Code 714.2(1)), Class C Felony.

•  Offense Date: June 8, 2023 (DPS #0563948-01)

•  Plea: Guilty (negotiated) on February 12, 2024, before Judge Monica L. Zrinyi Ackley

•  Sentence: 10 years prison, $1,370 fine (suspended fine same amount), DNA requirement

Court Timeline

The docket shows parole supervision after the 2024 sentence, followed by a parole violation that prompted a preliminary/parole violation information filing and bench warrant issuance by Judge Thomas A. Bitter on February 5, 2026; the warrant was served on March 19 with counsel applications, leading to an initial appearance on March 20 before Judge Robert J. Richter (noted as parole violation/no bond) and an order of disposition, followed by a notice of disposition on April 1, indigent defense claim processing April 21-23, a new warrant ordered by Judge Mark T. Hostager on May 22, and the May 27 arrest with a fresh counsel application.

Current Status

Ruh faces potential additional penalties (possibly consecutive) for escape. Parole revocation may proceed separately. Proceedings ongoing; presumed innocent on new charges until proven guilty.