Bail Review: Thomas Brandt Released on Cash Only for Eluding
Public Accountability Notice: Under the Iowa Uniform Bond Schedule (Iowa Code § 811.2), state guidelines recommend standard benchmark bail amounts for serious criminal offenses to ensure community safety, protect victims, and assure court appearances.
In this proceeding, the court departed from the recommended state statutory schedule of $5,000 Cash or Surety, releasing THOMAS BRANDT on Cash Only after 8h 9m in custody.
Offenses & Benchmark Comparison
| Offense Description | Classification | State Recommended Benchmark | Release Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. ELUDING | Class D Felony | $5,000 Cash or Surety | AWAITING COURT |
Custody & Release Timeline
- Intake Booking: 2026-10-24 01:38
- Court Determination & Release: 2026-10-24 09:47
- Total Incarceration Window: 8h 9m
- Repeat Booking History: 2 prior bookings in Dubuque County
Prior Public Records Arrest History
| Arrest Date | Charges / Alleged Offenses | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Jun 07, 2026 at 4:14 AM | 1) Assault Causing Bodily Injury/mental Illness - Aggravated (M) and 2) Public Intoxication (M), | 707 Berkley Pl, Dubuque, IA |
| Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 11:11 AM | Contempt - Violation Of No Contact/protective Order (M), | 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA |
| Monday, Apr 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Contempt - Violation Of No Contact/protective Order (M), | 707 Berkley Pl, Dubuque, IA |
| Wednesday, Aug 06, 2025 at 10:10 AM | Probation Violation (F), | 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA |
| Sunday, Aug 03, 2025 at 7:45 PM | Domestic Abuse Assault - Simple (M), | 8132 Hidden Valley Rd, Dubuque, IA |
| Tuesday, Jul 29, 2025 at 6:05 AM | 1) Driving While Revoked (M), 2) Striking Unattended Vehicle (M), and 3) Failure To Maintain Control (M), | 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA |
| Friday, May 02, 2025 at 10:58 AM | Probation Violation (F), | 250 Mercy Dr, Dubuque, IA |
| Wednesday, Aug 03, 2022 at 9:31 AM | Probation Violation (F), | 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA |
| Wednesday, Jul 27, 2022 at 12:32 PM | Parole Violation, New Evidence (M), | 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA |
| Sunday, Jul 17, 2022 at 11:19 PM | 1) Driving While Barred (M), 2) Failure To Maintain Control (M), and 3) Striking Fixtures (M), | 101 E Main St, Epworth, IA |
| Tuesday, Jul 21, 2020 at 10:08 AM | Parole Violation, New Evidence (F), | 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA |
| Friday, Jul 17, 2020 at 6:10 PM | 1) Drug Possession Of Controlled Substance (M), 2) Unlawful Possession Of Prescription Drug Pena (M), 3) Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia (M), and 4) Felon In Possession Of Firearm (F), | 403 Rhomberg Ave, Dubuque, IA |
| Friday, Jan 24, 2020 at 5:05 AM | Parole Violation, New Evidence (M), | 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA |
| Friday, Jan 17, 2020 at 11:05 PM | 1) Owi 3rd Offense (F) and 2) Driving While Barred (M), | 2572 Broadway St/diagonal St, Dubuque, IA |
| Sunday, Sep 23, 2018 at 5:03 AM | 1) Owi 3rd Offense (F) and 2) Parole Violation, New Evidence (F), | 2320 Gateway Dr, Dubuque, IA |
| Thursday, Aug 03, 2017 at 3:51 PM | Probation Violation (M), | 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA |
| Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015 at 5:20 PM | Probation Violation (M), | 770 Iowa St, Dubuque, IA |
| Monday, Jan 26, 2015 at 2:58 AM | 1) Interference With Official Acts - All Other Offenses (M) and 2) Failure To Prove Security Against Liability (M), | 4200 Dodge St, Dubuque, IA |
Prior arrest history compiled from public Dubuque law enforcement records. Prior arrests do not reflect final court outcomes or adjudications.
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