DUBUQUE, Iowa — A 26-year-old Dubuque man was arrested twice on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, on a series of theft, forgery, controlled substance and probation violation charges, according to Dubuque Police Department arrest reports.

Tanner Joseph Hittenmiller, a white male, was first taken into custody at 4:15 p.m. at 1261 Thomas Place. He faces the following charges:

•  Theft in the 4th Degree – All Other Larceny (misdemeanor)

•  Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana, 1st Offense (misdemeanor)

•  Four counts of Probation Violation (three felonies and one misdemeanor)

Officer B.B. Nugent made the arrest. The incident is listed under arrest report AR 2026005379.

Later that evening, at 9 p.m., Hittenmiller was arrested a second time at 770 Iowa Street. He was charged with:

•  Theft in the 2nd Degree – Motor Vehicle Theft (felony)

•  Forgery (felony)

Officer B.J. Berntgen handled that arrest (AR 2026005814).

Both cases remain active. Additional details, including the specific circumstances of the alleged thefts and the status of any vehicles or property involved, have not been released by authorities.

Hittenmiller is scheduled to make initial court appearances on the new charges. Probation violation allegations will be addressed in the appropriate probation or district court proceedings.

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