Burlington, IA- Authorities have announced the arrest of a Burlington man on multiple charges.
According to a news release, on Wednesday, November 3rd, Burlington Police Officers responded to the 1300 block of North 6th Street in regards to a disorderly subject.
Upon arrival, officers located 28-year-old Aaron Drake Jenkins of Burlington and a brief foot pursuit ensued. After arresting Jenkins, officers discovered he was in possession of multiple improvised explosive devices. Agents from the Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Office were notified and responded to Burlington. Upon viewing the devices, State Fire Marshal Agents advised the devices were active explosive devices and rendered them safe.
On Thursday, November 4th,2021, Detectives from the Burlington Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and Agents from the Iowa State Fire Marshal’s office executed a search warrant on Jenkins’ residence. During the search, officers located additional materials used to construct explosive devices.
Jenkins was charged with three counts of Unauthorized Possession of Offensive Weapons, three counts of Interference with Official Acts Resulting in Injury, and Possession of a Controlled Substance for Marijuana.
Jenkins is being held at the Des Moines County Jail on bond pending a court appearance.
