ELDON MAN ARRESTED FOR WEEKEND BURGLARY

Eldon man arrested for weekend burglary

A man from Eldon is in custody in connection with a weekend burglary in Ottumwa.  Ottumwa Police say they were called around 3:40 Saturday afternoon (5/14) about a burglary at a residence on Taft Circle.  It was reported a man forced his way into the back door of the residence and threatened the victim with a handgun.  The suspect, 18-year-old Demetrius Wilson of Eldon, was found a short distance from the residence after his vehicle broke down.  Wilson is charged with first degree burglary, assault while participating in a felony, first degree harassment, going armed with intent and being a person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons.  Wilson is being held on $25,000 cash only bond in the Wapello County Jail.

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