Des Moines County authorities responded to a reported domestic disturbance late Monday morning that resulted in multiple charges against a Burlington man.
According to the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 11:20 a.m. on March 30th to a residence located at 10994 115th Avenue. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a female victim who reported she had been assaulted.
Officials say the victim sustained injuries to her arm, neck, and face. She also told deputies that the suspect had threatened to burn down her home with her and her child inside, and that he was in possession of a firearm.
The suspect was identified as 30-year-old Brett Alexander Young of Burlington, Iowa.
Deputies later made contact with Young and took him into custody without incident. He now faces charges including domestic abuse assault, second offense, possession of a firearm by a felon, and first-degree harassment.
Young was transported to the Des Moines County Correctional Center, where he is being held pending further proceedings.
As a reminder, a criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.