Dubuque, Iowa — Sherron Genice Shumaker, 34, was arrested Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6:50 a.m. at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center (770 Iowa St.) on a felony charge of Participation in a Riot.

Case Details

The case, State of Iowa vs. Shumaker, Sherron Genice (Docket 01311 FECR164435), includes these key filings on June 15:

•  Appearances by attorneys Bartels Benjamin Robert and Wilson Jr. Steven Ray.

•  Pre-trial release evaluation and initial appearance hearing before Judge Richter Robert J.

•  $5,000 unsecured appearance bond set; preliminary hearing scheduled for July 1, 2026, at 10:50 a.m.

•  Warrant served after issuance on June 8 following a criminal complaint by Dubuque Police Department.

Charge Context

Iowa’s Participation in a Riot statute covers public disturbances involving three or more people that cause injury, property damage, or threats to safety. In Dubuque, such charges often stem from group fights, escalated parties, or street incidents, with arrests frequently made later via warrants after video and witness review.

Details of the specific incident involving Shumaker were not public in court summaries.

Next Steps

Shumaker has legal representation and remains presumed innocent until proven guilty. Further proceedings will occur at the preliminary hearing.