DUBUQUE, Iowa — Robert Leroy Connally, a 39, was arrested early Monday morning at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center, 770 Iowa St., on a series of charges stemming from prior warrants and a recent traffic-related incident.

According to records, Connally was taken into custody at 6:57 a.m. on July 27, 2026, by Officer D. Kutsch. He faces six charges:

•  Three counts of Failure to Appear – Non-Felony Arrest (Serious) (misdemeanors)

•  Parole Violation, New Evidence (misdemeanor)

•  Eluding – Speed 25 MPH Over Limit – Second or Subsequent Offense (felony)

•  Driving While Barred (misdemeanor)

Court documents show the case originated with a criminal complaint filed by the Asbury Police Department on May 20, 2026. An order to issue a warrant was signed by Judge Mark T. Hostager on May 21, 2026, followed by an arrest warrant on May 22, 2026. The warrant was served by the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department on July 27, 2026.

One of the underlying charges is Driving While Barred under Iowa Code 321.561, classified as an aggravated misdemeanor, with an offense date of May 17, 2026. Connally also filed an application for counsel and financial statement on the day of his arrest.

No further details on the circumstances of the eluding charge or the status of the parole violation were immediately available in the public records. The case remains pending in the Iowa courts.