Dubuque Woman Sentenced for Vehicular Attack

Thomasina Beene faces prison time and probation for intentionally hitting a man with her car.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:40pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car side mirror, the glass cracked and reflecting a distorted view of the surrounding environment, conceptually illustrating the violence of a vehicular attack.A damaged car mirror reflects the aftermath of a vehicular attack, highlighting the dangers posed by drivers who use their vehicles as weapons.Dubuque Today

A 31-year-old Dubuque woman named Thomasina Beene has been sentenced to 3 months in prison and 2 years of probation for intentionally driving her vehicle onto a grassy area and striking a man, causing him minor injuries. The incident occurred in 2024 near the intersection of West 15th and Bluff streets in Dubuque, Iowa, and was captured on traffic camera footage.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of vehicular attacks and the need for accountability when drivers intentionally use their vehicles as weapons against pedestrians. It also raises concerns about public safety and the role of surveillance technology in investigating and prosecuting such crimes.

The details

According to court records, Thomasina Beene pled guilty to the charges against her. Police said the investigation, which included reviewing traffic camera footage, showed Beene drove her vehicle off the street and onto a grassy area in order to deliberately strike the male victim, who suffered minor injuries as a result.

  • The incident occurred in 2024 near the intersection of West 15th and Bluff streets in Dubuque, Iowa.
  • Thomasina Beene was sentenced on April 12, 2026.

The players

Thomasina Beene

A 31-year-old Dubuque woman who pled guilty to intentionally hitting a man with her vehicle, causing him minor injuries.

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What’s next

Beene will serve 3 months in prison and then 2 years of probation as part of her sentence.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for strong penalties and accountability when drivers use their vehicles as weapons against pedestrians, as well as the important role that surveillance technology can play in investigating and prosecuting such crimes to improve public safety.