DUBUQUE, Iowa — Richard Clair Lewis, a 62-year-old resident of Dubuque, was arrested in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 13, 2026, on a misdemeanor charge of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. 

Arrest records indicate that Lewis was taken into custody at approximately 1:08 a.m. under case number 2026000103 by Officer C. Randl. The location is associated with 770 Iowa Street, the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center, where many individuals are processed following incidents. Some reports reference the arrest in connection with his residence at 813 Lincoln Ave. and list his age as 61, noting an additional charge of interference with official acts. 

Prior Law Enforcement Contact

This incident is not the first reported involvement with authorities for Lewis. In March 2026, Richard C. Lewis, then 61 and residing at 813½ Lincoln Ave., was arrested in the 900 block of High Bluff Street. That case included charges of public intoxication and two counts of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon. According to reports, he allegedly threatened two other men with a BB gun during a disturbance. 

Given the recency of the June 13 arrest, detailed court filings for case 2026000103 are not yet extensively available in public news sources. Cases of this nature are processed through the Iowa District Court in Dubuque County. The Iowa Courts Online system (iowacourts.state.ia.us) provides public access for searching by defendant name (Richard Clair Lewis or Richard C. Lewis), case number, or county. 

Misdemeanor proceedings typically begin with an initial appearance, where a magistrate may address bond or release conditions, followed by arraignment and potential further steps such as pretrial motions, plea negotiations, or trial. Outcomes depend on case-specific elements including evidence, witness statements, the nature of any alleged weapon, the defendant’s history, and other factors presented in court. 

Under Iowa law, assault while displaying a dangerous weapon is often classified as an aggravated misdemeanor, carrying possible penalties that may include fines, up to two years in jail, probation, or a combination. The interference with official acts charge pertains to alleged conduct during law enforcement interactions. As with all criminal cases, Lewis is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 

Lewis is being held on a $5000 cash bond

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