Dubuque Woman Arrested on Multiple Charges, Including Drug Possession and Public Intoxication
On February 9, 2025, 19-year-old Laila Makay Moellering was arrested in Dubuque County, Iowa, facing multiple charges related to drug possession and alcohol offenses.
Moellering was booked on four charges with a total bond set at $1,900. She faces a drug possession of a controlled substance charge with a $1,000 bond, permitting an underage person to consume or possess alcohol on her property (first offense) with a $300 bond, public intoxication with a $300 bond, and violating restrictions on underage persons being in establishments where liquor is sold with an additional $300 bond.
In Iowa, drug possession penalties vary depending on the substance and quantity, with potential consequences ranging from fines and probation to jail time. Public intoxication and underage alcohol-related offenses typically result in misdemeanor charges, which can carry fines, mandatory substance abuse programs, or community service requirements.
Legal proceedings will determine the next steps in Moellering’s case as she awaits her court appearance.
Charges Below:
Booking Date: 02/09/25 City: Dubuque, Iowa Age/YOB: 19
Hair: Red Or Strawberry Eyes: Green Weight: Height: Gender: Female
| Title | Type | Bond |
| drug possession of a controlled substance | $1000 | |
| permitting an underage person to consume or possess alcohol on her property | $300 | |
| public intoxication | $300 | |
| violating restrictions on underage persons being in establishments where liquor is sold | $300 |