On November 14th, law enforcement made three arrests in Dubuque for various offenses. The first arrest was Damein Lamar Howard, a 49-year-old male, who was charged with Driving While Barred (M) at 3:02 PM near the intersection of Dodge and Locust Streets.
Around 6:09 PM, Alice Lynn Ersepke, a 78-year-old female, was arrested for Criminal Trespass (M) at 400 S Locust Street. Her arrest marked one of three incidents that evening where individuals were taken into custody for various offenses.
The third arrest occurred at 8:35 PM near the intersection of 2 E 14th Street and Central Avenue. Christina Carol Kintzle, a 39-year-old female, was charged with Owi 1st Offense (M).
Analysis: The arrests highlight a pattern of evening incidents, with all three occurring between 3:02 PM and 8:35 PM. Two of the three offenders were women, while one was a male. No severe or unusual incidents were reported.
Under Iowa law, driving while barred is punishable by up to 5 years in prison and/or fines. Criminal trespass can carry penalties of up to $2,500 in fines and/or 1 year in jail. Owi in the first offense carries penalties of up to $1,000 in fines and/or 1 year in jail.