OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man has been charged with several crimes following an incident in which authorities say he attempted to strangle a female victim.
According to court records, on January 9, around 10pm, 24-year-old Quinton Guffey of Ottumwa is alleged to have threatened to kill the victim at a residence the two share. Additionally, Guffey is said to have taken the victim’s phone when she attempted to call for help; he then struck the victim multiple times and put his hands around her throat, impeding her airflow. Court records show that Guffey’s alleged actions took place in front of two children. Police say they noticed the victim showed residual signs of assault, with redness observed around her throat, and bruises, swelling, and other redness around her body.
Guffey was arrested on January 10 and charged with:
- Domestic Abuse Assault
- Willful Injury
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (3rd or Subsequent Offense)
- Harassment (First Degree)
- Child Endangerment (Two Counts)
- Obstruction of Emergency Communications
Police say when Guffey was arrested, they found a THC marijuana vape on his person.
Guffey was lodged in the Wapello County Jail, where he has since been released after posting a $10,000 bond. A judge has ordered Guffey not to have contact with the victim or two children involved in the incident.