DUBUQUE, Iowa – On July 4, 2025, at approximately 8:53 a.m., law enforcement arrested 33-year-old Mariah Marie Gatena at the address of 422 W Locust St. on charges of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, which is categorized as a misdemeanor.
Authorities reported that the incident took place in the early hours of Independence Day. Officer S.J. Wehr apprehended Gatena following a report of a disturbance involving the exhibition of a dangerous weapon. The Dubuque Police Department has not disclosed specific details about the weapon or the events leading to the arrest since the investigation is still active.
Gatena was processed at the Dubuque County Jail, where she now faces charges related to the misdemeanor. Under Iowa law, the charge of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon can result in fines and potential jail time, contingent on the details of the case and any prior criminal record.
