FORT DODGE – Two suspects were caught after allegedly invading a Fort Dodge home, brandishing a weapon and assaulting a victim.
On Sunday, November 12th, 2023, at approximately 9:57 P.M., the Webster County Telecommunications Center received a call of a burglary to a residence that had just occurred. Officers with the Fort Dodge Police Department immediately responded to the residence. Information gathered from the victim indicated that two male subjects forced their way into the residence, assaulted the victim, and brandished a firearm before leaving the residence.
Investigators with the criminal investigation division were called in to assist patrol as they worked throughout the night interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence. Early this morning a search warrant was conducted at a residence in Fort Dodge and both offenders were located and taken into custody. The offenders have been identified as Zachary R. Andrews, a 29‐year‐old from Fort Dodge and Blake A. Peterson, a 30‐year‐old from Fort Dodge. The offenders have been arrested on the following charges:
Zachary R. Andrews
•Burglary 1st Degree (B Felony)
• Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Aggravated Misdemeanor)
Blake A. Peterson
•Burglary 1st Degree (B Felony)
At this time investigators with the Criminal Investigations Division are continuing to follow up on this incident. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Fort Dodge Police. Information may also be submitted anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
The Fort Dodge Police Department was assisted by the Webster County Sheriff’s Office, and the Webster County Attorney’s Office.