Dubuque Man Taken into Custody for Willful Injury and Riot offenses

Dubuque, IA – On Wednesday afternoon, Edwin Jaheim Ventura Cruz, a 20-year-old resident of Dubuque, was apprehended due to two serious criminal charges.

Authorities reports indicate that Cruz was arrested at 1494 Elm St, Dubuque, at approximately 12:59 p.m. on July 16, 2025. The charges filed against him are:

  1. Willful Injury – Bodily Injury (Felony)
  2. Participation in a Riot (Felony)

Information regarding the circumstances of the incident remains scarce, and the specifics leading to his arrest, as well as the details surrounding the alleged injuries, are currently unavailable.

Cruz is now being held at a local detention facility, and the case is expected to move through the Dubuque County court system in the near future.