June 12, 2025
DUBUQUE, Iowa – On April 2, 2025, the Dubuque Police Department received a notification from the Iowa Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force regarding a case associated with suspected Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), which had been flagged by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
The suspect has been identified as a resident of Dubuque County, currently employed at Hempstead High School. Following the notification, the Dubuque Community School District was alerted, and the individual was placed on administrative leave. The ongoing investigation delves into computer-generated images involving students, among various other forms of CSAM. Authorities are reaching out to affected students and their families, with intentions to connect with additional victims as they are identified. To preserve the integrity of the investigation, further details are not available at this time, but updates will be provided upon its conclusion.
Since 2010, the Dubuque Police Department has partnered with the Iowa ICAC Task Force to address issues related to cyber enticement and child pornography, collaborating with both state and local agencies. More information can be found at https://iowaicac.com/about-us/.
If you have any information, please reach out to Lt. Ted McClimon at (563) 548-4439 or submit anonymous tips at http://www.cityofdubuque.org/police.
