(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Police Department provided additional information with regard to an arrest made in conjunction with the Cass County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities say at about 2:20-a.m. on Sept. 5th, Atlantic Police were notified an assault had occurred at a residence in the 800 block of Walnut Street, in Atlantic. During an investigation, officers made contact with the victim, who stated they had been assaulted by being struck multiple times with an object.

The victim said shortly after they arrived home, there was a knock at the door. A man entered the residence and allegedly began assaulting the victim. An investigation determined the suspect to be 53-year-old Edward Davenport, of Atlantic. On Sept. 6th, Officers made contact with Davenport, and arrested him in connection with the incident that occurred the previous day. Davenport was charged with Burglary in the 1st Degree, Assault while participating in a felony (serious injury), willful injury (causing bodily injury), going armed with intent, and intimidation with a dangerous weapon. He is currently being held in the Cass County Jail.

Edward Davenport

The Cass County Sheriff’s Department assisted in the investigation. If you have any information with regard to the incident mentioned, please call the Atlantic Police Dept. at 712-243-3512. No other information is being released at this time.

Note: A Criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.