Persons Arrested for Thefts from Multiple Vehicles

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Rick Watts

On Friday, December 15, 2017, the Ottumwa Police Department received several reports of unattended vehicles that had been rummaged through and items stolen from the vehicles. The crimes occurred in the area of Pennsylvania Place and the 1000 Block of East Pennsylvania. In total, 11 separate victims were identified as having property stolen from their vehicles.

The police department received a tip from a citizen that assisted police in the investigation of these car burglaries. The citizen tip ultimately led to the recovery of much of the stolen property. As a result of the investigation, the following persons have been charged:

Bridget Mary Logas, age 47, Ottumwa was arrested and charged with the following:

Using a Juvenile to Commit Certain Offenses, a Class “C” Felony
Aiding and Abetting Burglary 3rd (Theft from auto), 6 counts, all Aggravated Misdemeanors
Aiding and Abetting Burglary 3rd , a Class “D” Felony
Aiding and Abetting Theft 2nd Degree, a Class “D” Felony

Elijah Deshoun Sanders, age 17, Davenport, IA, was charged with the following:

Burglary in the 3rd Degree (Theft from auto), 10 Counts, all Aggravated Misdemeanors
Burglary in the 3rd Degree, a Class “D” Felony
Theft in the 2nd Degree, a Class “D” Felony
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Simple Misdemeanor

Sanders was also arrested on an outstanding arrested warrant out of Davenport for Robbery Second Degree.

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.”

Man Arrested for Burglary and Impersonating an Officer

Posted on December 18, 2017December 18, 2017 by Rick Watts

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

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Rick Watts

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

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Rick Watts

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 1^st 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

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Rick Watts

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

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Rick Watts

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

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Rick Watts

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

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Rick Watts

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.”

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