(Fort Dodge, Iowa) – Police in Ft. Dodge have arrested two men suspected of being involved in a home invasion, Sunday night. 29-year-old Zachary R. Andrews, and 30-year-old Blake A. Peterson, both of Fort Dodge, are charged with Burglary in the 1st Degree, a Class-B Felony. Andrews faces an additional charge of Assault with a dangerous weapon, an aggravated misdemeanor.

Authorities say the Webster County Communications Center received a call about a burglary to a residence at around 9:57-p.m., Sunday. Information gathered by officers from the victim indicated the two suspects forced their way into the residence and brandished a firearm before leaving the home.

As part of an investigation, a search warrant was issued this (Monday) morning, the two suspects were located, and taken into custody. Investigators are continuing to follow-up on the incident. Anyone with information about the crime is encouraged to contact Ft. Police. Information may be submitted anonymously via Crime Stoppers.

“As with all cases, Mr. Andrews and Mr. Peterson are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”