(Bettendorf, IA) — Police say a 59-year-old Bettendorf man rode his motorcycle up onto the sidewalk in front of the police station, carried several electronic items inside, and smashed them with a hammer – starting a fire. The incident happened Thursday at about 7:20 p-m. James Alan Draper is charged with reckless use of fire or explosives, a serious misdemeanor, and fifth-degree criminal mischief. Fire alarms were activated and some damage was done to the building. Draper was arrested several hours later and he reportedly admitted his actions.
