OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man and convicted felon was arrested on Monday due to alleged possession of a firearm.

According to court records, on Monday, the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of a domestic disturbance on the 200 block of North Court Street. Responding officers say they went to the residence of 66-year-old Verdis Arnold, and his wife allowed them inside the home to seize a 9mm handgun.

Arnold allegedly told police that he purchased the gun and was a convicted felon; court records show that Arnold has 4 prior felony convictions.

Arnold was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, a Class D felony. He was transported to the Wapello County Jail and later freed after posting bond.