Dubuque police see jump in threats against groups, leading to more threat-of-terrorism charges

The Dubuque Police Department has received more than 4x the number of reports of threats made against groups of people this year compared to last year. Officers have received 17 reports of threat-of-terrorism incidents so far this year. That compares to just four reports in 2021. Five of these reports have resulted in arrests, with one case pending. Adults arrested on threat-of-terrorism charges, a felony, face up to five years in prison if convicted.