Dubuque, Iowa — A 36-year-old Dubuque woman was arrested early Thursday morning on a felony third-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI) charge along with two misdemeanor counts, according to arrest records.

Krystal Starr Williams was taken into custody at approximately 3:28 a.m. on June 25, 2026, at the intersection of 2 E. 20th Street and Central Avenue. She faces charges of:

•  OWI 3rd Offense (Felony)

•  Providing False Identification Information – All Other (Misdemeanor)

•  Driving While Revoked (Misdemeanor)

The arrest was made by M.J. Portz,

Williams is being held on a $6300 bond this morning.

The additional misdemeanor charges allege that Williams provided false identification information to authorities and operated a vehicle while her driving privileges were revoked. Driving while revoked typically stems from a prior suspension or revocation, often related to previous traffic or OWI violations.

Dubuque law enforcement officers made the arrest in a residential/commercial area near the intersection. No further details about the circumstances leading to the stop—such as observed driving behavior, field sobriety tests, or preliminary breath results—were immediately available in the public arrest record.

This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding impaired driving in the Dubuque area. Local authorities and Iowa state law continue to emphasize strict enforcement of OWI laws, particularly for repeat offenders. Convictions on these charges could result in substantial fines, jail or prison time, loss of driving privileges, and other long-term consequences, including impacts on employment and insurance.

As of Thursday morning, Williams remained in custody pending further court proceedings. The case is in its early stages, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.