Burlington, Ia- Authorities have announced the arrest of a Davenport man for two counts of sexual abuse.
On March 8, 2021, a deputy with the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office took a report of sexual abuse that occurred in Des Moines County Iowa in 2018 and 2019. The victim, who is a minor, advised the suspect is their uncle, 48-year-old Raymond Lee Edwards Jr. of Davenport. Detectives with the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office investigated the sexual abuse allegations.
On March 26, 2021, arrest warrants were issued for Edwards (above) for two counts of sexual abuse in the 2nd degree. On Saturday, March 27, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m. Edwards was located and placed under arrest by the Davenport Police Department for the two arrest warrants.
On Wednesday, March 31, 2021, Raymond Edwards Jr. was transported to the Des Moines County Jail with no bond while he awaits his initial appearance.
