Police said a man threatened another with a 23-inch-long machete during a Dubuque disturbance in which two people were arrested. 50-year-old Lionel Stampley was arrested at 8:14 p.m. Saturday in the 1400 block of Washington Street on charges of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, first-degree harassment, possession of a dangerous weapon while under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia and public intoxication. 61-year-old Marvin L. McDowell was arrested at 8:18 p.m. in the 1400 block of Washington Street on charges of assault and fifth-degree criminal mischief. Court documents state that Stampley and McDowell were involved in a disturbance in the 1400 block of Washington Street at approximately 7:35 p.m. Saturday when Stampley pulled from a bag a 23-inch-long machete with a 5-inch-long black handle and an 18-inch-long blade. City of Dubuque traffic camera footage shows Stampley with the knife and also shows McDowell punching Stampley.
Man threatens another with machete during Dubuque disturbance
By Courtney Chaffee
Jul 28, 2025 | 1:45 PM

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