OTTUMWA MAN ARRESTED ON THEFT, BURGLARY AND STOLEN PROPERTY CHARGES

Ottumwa man arrested on theft, burglary and stolen property charges

An Ottumwa man is in custody after he was arrested Wednesday (12/15) for theft, burglary and possession of stolen property.  Ottumwa Police say an investigation into a report of someone selling stolen merchandise led to the arrest of 35-year-old Colt John Ball of Ottumwa.  Ball is charged with third degree burglary for a break-in at Orscheln’s on Sunday….as well as first degree theft and possession of stolen property from a burglary at a maintenance building at Indian Hills Community College in October.  A Polaris Ranger UTV and other items were stolen.  He is also charged with ongoing criminal conduct. A search warrant was executed at Ball’s residence and other stolen items were found.  Additional charges are pending.  Ball is being held on $15,000 bond.

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