DUBUQUE, Iowa – At around 5:05 a.m. on June 27, 2025, officers from the Dubuque Police Department took Austin James Linden, a 34-year-old Caucasian male, into custody at the Dubuque Law Enforcement Center located at 770 Iowa St., Dubuque, Iowa. Linden is implicated in the case State of Iowa vs. Linden, Austin James, docket number 01311 FECR159245 (Dubuque), facing two felony counts: 1) Willful Injury Causing Bodily Injury and 2) Controlled Substance Violation.
This arrest was conducted pursuant to an arrest warrant issued on April 15, 2025, following a criminal complaint lodged by the Dubuque Police Department on April 12, 2025. The warrant was authorized by Judge Mark T. Hostager and executed by the Dubuque County Sheriff’s Department that morning. According to court documents, Linden’s initial appearance is scheduled for July 15, 2025, at 10:50 a.m. in courtroom 3106, with a $10,000 unsecured bond imposed. Additionally, a no-contact order was issued by Magistrate Natalia H. Blaskovich on June 27, 2025, and an order for discovery was filed by Judge Kellyann M. Lekar on the same date.
Information regarding the incident is limited, as the investigation is still active. The charges arise from a report made in the early hours, but further details about the nature of the alleged bodily injury or the specific controlled substance involved have not yet been made public. Linden remains in custody as a preliminary hearing awaits.
According to Iowa law, Willful Injury Causing Bodily Injury is classified as a Class D felony and can result in a prison sentence of up to five years. The penalties for a Controlled Substance Violation can vary significantly based on the specific substance and quantity, potentially resulting in similar or more severe consequences.
