Burlington, IA- The Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrests of two individuals on multiple charges, including Burglary and Assault.
According to a news release, at about 2:20 AM Saturday, September 9th, Des Moines County Deputies were dispatched to Timberline Estates at 14876 Washington Road Lot 65 in reference to a burglary.
Upon arrival, deputies spoke to a female victim who said that 31-year-old Kendall Rogers of West Burlington and an unknown male, later identified as 26-year-old Collin Ensley of Burlington had entered the home through a window.
After entering the home, Rogers assaulted the victim by choking her. The two then fled the scene.
Deputies then spoke with another resident in Timberline Estates who said that two men matching the description of Rogers and Ensley had requested to come into their residence and stay for the night, which they refused.
Deputies located footprints in the grass, possibly belonging to Rogers and Ensley, and requested a Burlington K9 Officer to attempt to track the suspects.
With the assistance of the K9, deputies tracked Ensley and Rogers to a vacant trailer in Timberline Estates. The two were taken into custody without incident.
Rogers is charged with 1st Degree Burglary, Aggravated Domestic Abuse/Assault, Violation of a No Contact Order, and Trespassing.
Ensley was charged with 1st Degree Burglary and Trespassing.
