A Dubuque man was convicted of possessing a firearm as a felon after a two-day trial in federal court.
Daniel Arsenio Rodgers, 33, of Dubuque, was found guilty of one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.
The evidence at trial showed that Rodgers knowingly possessed a Beretta 9mm handgun on June 25, 2021.
Rodgers shot at a residence on West Locust in Dubuque before ditching the car he was driving. Later that day, Rodgers shot at a residence on W. 11th Street as a passenger in a different vehicle.
Dubuque police officers were able to track the vehicle using traffic cameras from W. 11th Street to a local restaurant where Rodgers was arrested on an outstanding warrant a short time later.
The Beretta used in both shootings was found in the vehicle in which Rodgers traveled to the restaurant.
Rodgers remains in the custody of the United States Marshal pending sentencing.
Rodgers faces a possible maximum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and three years of supervised release following any imprisonment.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel C. Tvedt and was investigated by the Dubuque Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a violent crime reduction effort.
The case file number is 22-CR-1013.
Rodgers’ sentencing will be set after a presentence report is prepared.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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