For Immediate Release: Monday, May 4, 2026
Media Contact: Zach Carlyle | zach.carlyle@iowa.gov | (515) 415-7235
DAVENPORT, Iowa — Alex Ethan Wright failed to return to the Davenport Work Release/OWI Center as required on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
Wright is serving time for Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, Unauthorized Use of Credit Cards, Robbery 2nd Degree, and Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury in Jackson County.
Wright is a 31-year-old, 5'9", 238-pound White male. He was admitted to the work release facility on March 9, 2026.
The Iowa Department of Corrections is seeking assistance from the public in locating Wright. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
For more information on the state's work release program, please see Iowa Code 904.901-904.910 (290.86 KB) .pdf .
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