A Davenport Man Arrested in Cedar Rapids in Connection with Burglaries

A Davenport man has been arrested in connection to burglaries in Cedar Rapids. According to records 23 year old Alexander Lee Jessop has been charged with Trafficking in stolen weapons, Interference with official acts with weapon, dominion/control of firearm/offensive weapon by a felony, an aggravated misdemeanor charge of possession of burglary tools, and person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons. Police say they were patrolling near 30th Street Southeast in Cedar Rapids when they responded to an alarm at Bever Park and spotted a man matching the suspect description. That man—identified as Jessop—was reportedly intoxicated and took off on foot before being caught. Officers say he had a backpack containing a stolen Glock handgun, a large knife, tools, gloves, masks, and other items they believe were meant for committing burglaries. Jessop is a convicted felon and not allowed to have a firearm. A search of his home also turned up more evidence. Jessop is scheduled for a preliminary hearing July 3rd in Linn County.