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Man Arrested for Burglary and Impersonating an Officer

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On Saturday, Dec. 16 shortly before midnight, the Ottumwa Police Department responded to a Burglary in progress call. When police arrived it was determined that a suspect, later identified to be Joshua Michael Barnes, had damaged the victim’s vehicles parked at that address.

Barnes then represented himself to be a police officer and forcibly entered the residence with a weapon, with the intent to assault an occupant of the residence. Thirty-one year old Joshua Barnes, of Ottumwa, was located soon after this incident was reported and charged with the following crimes:

  • Burglary in the 1 st Degree, a Class “B” Felony
  • Impersonating a Public Official, an Aggravated Misdemeanor
  • Criminal Mischief in the 3 rd Degree, an Aggravated Misdemeanor

Barnes is being held in the Wapello County Jail on a $29,000 Bond.

 

Please note the following pursuant to recent Supreme Court rulings: “A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

Ottumwa Police Department Holding CPA in 2018

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The Ottumwa Police Department will be holding their Annual Citizens Police Academy in February and March of 2018.

The Academy gives citizens an opportunity to learn first-hand about local law enforcement. The curriculum covers patrol operations, crime investigation, use of force, animal control, drug investigation, gang suppression and more. The 2018 Academy
will meet every Monday at 6 PM beginning Monday, February 5, with the final session on Monday, March 26.

Registration is now open for the 2018 Citizens Police Academy. Application forms are available online at cityofottumwa.com or at the Police Chief's Office at the Ottumwa Police Department.

The deadline for applications is Thursday, December 28. The program is available free of charge. Class size is limited. Participants are accepted pending a basic criminal background check.

Persons with questions about the Academy can contact Ottumwa Police Chief Tom McAndrew at 683-0629.

The Citizens Police Academy is sponsored by South Ottumwa Savings Bank.

Juveniles Arrested for Arson And Burglary On Davis Street

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On Monday October 16, 2017 just before 10 AM a fire occurred at 219 N. Davis St. in Ottumwa. An investigation after the fire indicated that the fire was ignited as a result of arson. A burglary had also occurred.

As a result of a joint investigation between the Ottumwa Police and Fire Departments a 15-year-old male juvenile and Carlos Obed Morales, age 17, were both arrested and charged with the following.

Male juvenile, age 15, was charged with the following crimes:

  • Arson First Degree a class B felony
  • Burglary First Degree a class B felony
  • Possession of an Incendiary Device a class C felony
  • Criminal Mischief First Degree a class C felony.

Carlos Obed Morales, age 17, was charged with the following crime:

  • Burglary First Degree a class B felony

The 17 year old male juvenile’s charges were automatically waived to adult court since the Burglary 1st charge is a forcible felony.

Both Juveniles are being held in a juvenile detention facility.

 

Please note the following pursuant to recent Supreme Court rulings:   “A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

Weapon Involved Robbery Reported at Same Vacant House

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Within the last month, two separate robbery incidents have taken place at a 449 N. Market Street, in Ottumwa. Each incident is outlined below:

On October 14, 2017, a male victim, who is identified as 46-year-old Kenneth Paul Dyer of Ottumwa, reported that he was robbed at gunpoint behind the specified residence by two males. Dyer sustained injuries to his head and face and received medical treatment for his injuries.

On October 31st, 2017, a Dominoes Pizza Delivery Driver, was robbed after an order was placed to be delivered at the specified residence. The delivery driver was identified as 24-year-old Tyler Scott Eidson of Ottumwa. When Eidson arrived at the residence to deliver the pizza, a male armed with a handgun approached Eidson and stole various items from his person. Eidson complied with the demands of the assailant and was not harmed.

Anyone with information concerning either of these incidents is encouraged to contact the Ottumwa Police Department investigations unit at 641-683-0631.

Ottumwa Police Department Makes Traffic Stop, Drug Bust

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A Thursday morning traffic stop by Ottumwa Police Officer  led to four arrests and a drug bust.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Wesley Alan Simmons, 34, Ottumwa. Simmons was arrested and charged with Driving under Suspension, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and No Seatbelt, all Simple Misdemeanors.

Four of the five occupants of the vehicle were arrested and charged with the following crimes:

Richard Dean Driver, 43, of Centerville, IA, was charged with:

  •  Possession With the Intent to Deliver More Than 5 Grams of Methamphetamine, a Class
    “B” Felony
  • Prohibited Acts Possession of Marijuana (Enhanced), a Class “D” Felony
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Simple Misdemeanor

Shad Shannon Palmer, 43, of Ottumwa, was charged with:

  • Possession With the Intent to Deliver More Than 5 Grams of Methamphetamine, a Class
    “B” Felony
  • Prohibited Acts Possession of Controlled Substance (Enhanced), an Aggravated
    Misdemeanor
  • Unlawful Possession of a Prescription Drug, a serious Misdemeanor
  • Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, a Class “D” Felony
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Simple Misdemeanor

Heather Beth Murphy, age 27, of 824 S. Lillian, Ottumwa, was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Simple Misdemeanor.

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Please note the following pursuant to recent Supreme Court rulings: “A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

Accidental Weapon Discharge Leads to Injury

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On Sunday, October 8,  shortly before midnight, the Ottumwa Police responded to the Ottumwa Regional Health Center on a report that a patient arrived at the hospital with a possible gunshot wound.

Preliminary investigation suggests that the injuries to the patient were caused by an accidental discharge of a firearm into the ground which caused the bullet to fragment into pieces. The bullet fragment then struck the patient in the foot resulting in minor injury.

This incident occurred in the 200 Block of Clayton Street in Ottumwa. If anyone has information about this shooting they are requested to contact the Ottumwa Police Department at 641-683-0661.

Ottumwa Police Investigate Shooting

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Ottumwa Police Officers responded to the 500 Block of Ottumwa Street on a report that someone had been shot with a gun on October 4, 2017 shortly after 9:00 PM.

Police arrived and determined that a victim had been transported to the Ottumwa Regional Health Center via a private vehicle.

The victim that was transported to the hospital was identified as Leon Laroy Stewart, age 34, of 535 Ottumwa Street, Ottumwa. Stewart sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his hand as a result of an altercation with another male near the intersection of 4th Street and Ottumwa Street.

The other person involved in this incident was later located by police and the weapon that was discharged during the altercation was recovered.

The circumstances surrounding this altercation are ongoing in nature. No arrests have been made in connection to this incident. The male who discharged the firearm was released after providing a statement to investigators.

 

 

Please note the following pursuant to recent Supreme Court rulings: “A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

Arrest Made In Downtown Ottumwa Shooting

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New Information:

On Wednesday, August 30, 2017, around 2:00 PM, officers from the Ottumwa Police Department’s Emergency Response Team assisted in a search warrant execution at 630 N. Fellows, Apt. 206, Ottumwa, in relation to this incident.

On August 30, 2017, Emmanuel Brazil Smith, age 29, of 630 N. Fellows, Apt. 206, Ottumwa, was arrested and charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Class “D” Felony, stemming from the shooting incident in downtown Ottumwa on August 20th .

The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

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Original Information:

On Sunday, August 20, 2017, shortly after 1 AM, the Ottumwa Police Department received a call of shots fired in the 300 block of E. Main Street.

Members of the Ottumwa Police Department responded to area and checked the parking area to the south of the 300 block of E. Main. During this investigation officers recovered approximately 25 empty shell casings from two different calibers of ammunition. It was also determined that vehicles and buildings in the area had been damaged by the gunfire. The Ottumwa Police Department has not received any reports of injuries as a result of this incident.

Three Separate Gun Related Incidents in Ottumwa Over the Weekend

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It was a busy weekend for the Ottumwa Police Department and Wapello County Sheriff’s Office as they responded to three separate calls on gun related incidents inside the city limits.

On the evening Friday, August 18  the Ottumwa Police Department responded to a report of a group of individuals fighting and one person had a gun. Darielle Daquan Golden, age 18, of Chicago, Illinois was arrested as a result of the investigation and charged with the following offenses:
– Disorderly Conduct a Simple Misdemeanor
– Carrying Weapons a Aggravated Misdemeanor

Early Sunday morning shortly before 2 AM., the Ottumwa Police Department received a call of shots fired in the 300 block of E. Main Street. During this investigation officers recovered approximately 25 empty shell casings from two different calibers of ammunition. It was also determined that vehicles and buildings in the area had been damaged by the gunfire. The Ottumwa Police Department has not received any reports of injuries as a result of this incident.

The third call occurred around 8 AM morning on Sunday, August 20, the Ottumwa Police Department responded to an outstanding arrest warrant at a residence. Members of the Ottumwa Police Department made contact with a male identified as David Garber. Garber was immediately arrested on two warrants for his arrest.

A search warrant was conducted at this apartment, which resulted in the seizure of illegal substances and two stolen firearms.

As a result of the investigation and search warrant, David Garber, 22 was arrested and charged with the following offenses:

– Probation Violation warrants (x2)

– Possession of Stolen Property

– Possession with Intent (Marijuana)

– Violation of Drug Tax Stamp

– Felon in Possession of a Firearm

– Possession of a Firearm by Domestic Abuse Offender

 

Arrest Made After Call In of Sexual Assault In Progress

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On Sunday, August 20 around 1:30 PM, the Ottumwa Police Department received a call in reference to a sexual assault in progress. The caller stated that address was 825 W. Second Street.
Members of the Ottumwa Police Department responded to this residence and made contact with a male identified as John Johnston. Officers also located a juvenile, female victim inside the residence. As a result of the investigation, John Michael Johnston, age 20 of Ottumwa was
arrested and charged with the following offenses:
False Imprisonment – Serious Misdemeanor
Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Assault – Aggravated Misdemeanor
Interference with Official Acts – Simple Misdemeanor

No court date is set yet for Johnston.

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