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Dubuque man arrested on criminal mischief charge
BREAKING CRIME • September 28, 2026
Michael Paul Kirk, 50, taken into custody Monday afternoon following incident on Iowa Street.
📌 KEY FACTS & RECORD HIGHLIGHTS
- Michael Paul Kirk, 50, was arrested Monday at 3:10 p.m.
- The arrest occurred at 770 Iowa St. in Dubuque.
- Charge: Criminal mischief, fifth degree (misdemeanor).
- Subject has one prior arrest record from April 2026.
A 50-year-old Dubuque man was arrested Monday afternoon on a charge of fifth-degree criminal mischief, according to local law enforcement records. Michael Paul Kirk was taken into custody by authorities at approximately 3:10 p.m. at 770 Iowa St.
Records indicate that the arrest follows an investigation into a complaint of property damage reported in the area earlier this afternoon. Kirk remains in police custody pending a court appearance.
LEGAL NOTICE: All persons named, arrested, or charged in this report are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Formal criminal charges are allegations filed by law enforcement or prosecuting authorities based on probable cause.