Wednesday morning, a Dubuque home was broken into in the 700 Block of Wilson Avenue and a 22 Smith and Wesson handgun was stolen.

Dubuque Police made an arrest in this case and charged Joseph Cotton, 47, of Dubuque with

1. Theft 3rd Degree—Theft From Building 714.2(3)
2. Dominion/control Of Firearm/offensive Weapon By Felon—724.26(1)