3 ARRESTS MADE DURING DRUG INVESTIGATION IN OTTUMWA

3 Arrests Made During Drug Investigation in Ottumwa

OTTUMWA — On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, officers from the Southeast Iowa Inter-Agency Drug Task Force, Ottumwa Police Department’s Emergency Response Team, and the Iowa Department of Public Safety Division of Narcotics Enforcement, executed a search warrant at 339 N. Moore Street in Ottumwa.  As a result of the search, police seized 3 firearms, marijuana, and evidence of drug distribution.  This investigation is ongoing and additional criminal charges are pending.  

The following people were arrested as a result of the search:  

Isaiah Kevon Dennis, age 24, of 339 N. Moore, was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Washington County, Iowa for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Marijuana.  Bond for this warrant was set at $1,000 cash only.  

Jovanta Marice Bays, age 26, of 339 N. Moore, was arrested for Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana and Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, both Class “D” Felonies.  

Decareyanna Ruth Marie Brown, age 22, of 339 N. Moore, was arrested and charged with Keeping of Dangerous Animal Prohibited (Pit Bull), a Simple Misdemeanor.  

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