Dubuque, IA – A 36-year-old Dubuque man was arrested Thursday afternoon on two felony charges following an incident at 770 Iowa St.

Ricky Eric Murphy was taken into custody at approximately 1:52 p.m. on July 16, 2026, and charged with:

•  Theft in the Second Degree – All Other Larceny (Felony)

•  Ongoing Criminal Conduct – Unlawful Activity (Felony)

Details regarding the specific items allegedly stolen or the nature of the ongoing criminal activity were not immediately released by authorities. The arrest was reported under incident reference 2025002375.

Murphy is listed at age 36. He was arrested by Officer W. Friedman.

As of the latest available information, Murphy remains in custody pending further court proceedings. Additional updates will be provided as more details become available from the Dubuque Police Department.

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