OTTUMWA MAN ARRESTED FOR CARRYING A GUN AT A CHILD CARE CENTER

Ottumwa man arrested for carrying a gun at a child care center

An Ottumwa man is accused of carrying a gun at an early childhood center.  On February 24, Ottumwa Police say they received a report of a man with a handgun at the Pickwick Early Childhood Center.  When questioned by school staff, the man replied he was a member of law enforcement, and did not make any threats.  On Tuesday (3/2), Ottumwa Police arrested 40-year-old Jason Lee Haut of Ottumwa on three counts of being a felon possessing a firearm, carrying weapons on school grounds, carrying weapons and impersonating a public official.  Law enforcement also searched Haut’s residence and found an additional firearm and items associated with possessing firearms.

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