Fairfield Man Arrested Following Early Morning Burglary and Property Damage Incident

Fairfield, Iowa — A Fairfield man is facing multiple charges following a violent incident in the early hours of June 13, 2025, that involved a break-in, property damage, and assaults.

According to the Fairfield Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 2:40 a.m. to the 900 block of West Harrison Avenue after receiving reports of screaming and possible fighting. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a male suspect had forcibly entered an apartment by breaking a window. The apartment belonged to a female victim who had an active No Contact Order against the suspect.

The victim managed to escape the residence and seek assistance from a neighbor. Meanwhile, the suspect continued his destructive behavior, allegedly breaking additional windows, damaging vehicles in the parking lot, and assaulting individuals nearby. Officers identified three victims in connection with the incident.

The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Aaron Daniel Alvarez of Fairfield, was taken into custody at the scene and transported to the Jefferson County Jail. Alvarez is being held on a $50,000 bond. He faces several charges, including:

  • Going Armed with Intent (Class D Felony)
  • Interference with Official Acts (Simple Misdemeanor)
  • Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree (Class D Felony)
  • Willful Injury (Class D Felony)
  • Harassment 1st Degree (Aggravated Misdemeanor) – 2 counts
  • Attempted Burglary 2nd Degree (Class D Felony)
  • Assault committed by a person whom a protective order is issues (class D Felony)
  • Violation of a No Contact Order (simple Misdemeanor)
  • Burglary 2nd Degree (Class C Felony)

Anyone with further information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Fairfield Police Department at (641) 472-4146.