OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man was arrested after allegedly brandishing a gun at the JBS Sports Center.

The Ottumwa Police Department reports that the incident took place on Friday, January 23, at around 7:01pm. Officers were dispatched to the JBS Sports Center on Church Street after it was reported that a male with a gun was causing a disturbance.

While investigating the complaint, the suspect attempted to flee from officers on foot. Police say he then resisted being placed into handcuffs while armed with a handgun.

The suspect was eventually identified as 19-year-old Amir Jahad Sutton of Ottumwa. He now faces a total of 3 charges, including Interference with Official Acts while Armed with a Firearm (class D felony), 1st Degree Harassment (aggravated misdemeanor), and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (aggravated misdemeanor).