March 29, 2024

Naked man charged in connection with death probe

HIAWATHA — A naked man who led police to find a dead body in Hiawatha is accused of breaking into and trying to burn down a church.

Joseph Hubbard, 32, was found wandering naked Friday morning. Police say that led them to conduct a welfare check at a nearby home, where they found the body of 56-year-old Deborah Roman.

Police have charged Hubbard with second-degree arson, third-degree burglary and assault causing bodily injury.