BP Gas Station South of Ottumwa Robbed at Gunpoint

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Rick Watts

(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – On March 20, 2018 at approximately 1:01AM, Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from BP Gas Station south of Ottumwa located at 4108 Hwy 63. The caller reported that a male subject had entered the gas station and pointed a handgun at the caller and had stolen some cigarettes after being unsuccessful in opening the cash register. The caller advised the vehicle left north on Hwy 63 and provided Wapello County Dispatch with a description of the vehicle that the male subject was seen getting into.

A short time later Ottumwa Police Officers seen a vehicle matching the description northbound on Madison Ave in Ottumwa, a traffic stop on the vehicle was conducted at Madison Ave and Mary St. in Ottumwa.

As a result of the investigation Wapello County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Jacob Bonner, 18, of Eldon, Iowa and Gabriel Clarkson, 18, of Eldon, Iowa for Robbery 1st a Class B Felony. were held in the Wapello County Jail. Ottumwa Police Department assisted in the investigation.

No other details have been released about this investigation.

– Note: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. This information was provided via a news release sent by the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office out of Ottumwa, Iowa.

Authorities Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

Posted on April 2, 2018April 2, 2018 by Rick Watts

(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – On Monday, April 02, 2018, at approximately 12:50 PM, personnel from the Ottumwa Fire Department and the Ottumwa Police Department responded to a single vehicle car accident that resulted in a grassfire near the Vine Street exit off of Highway 34/63 bypass.

It was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle went off of the roadway and their vehicle came to rest in the ditch area by Vine Street. The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene and the body has been sent to the state crime lab for an autopsy.

The name of the driver is not being released at this time pending confirmation of the identity at the autopsy.

-News release provided by the Ottumwa Police Department

Ottumwa High School Student Arrested for Carrying Weapons

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Rick Watts

(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – On Thursday, March 8, at approximately 10:00 AM, Ottumwa Police Department School Resource Officers recovered a 9mm handgun from a student’s backpack at the Ottumwa High School.

The student was identified as Tyler Jordan Tucker, age 16, of 1420 E. Plum, Ottumwa. Tucker has been arrested and charged with Carrying Weapons on School Grounds, a Class “D” Felony.

Due to Tucker’s age and that this particular offense is a weapons violation, Tucker’s charge falls under the jurisdiction of adult court. Tucker was arraigned in Wapello County Magistrate Court and subsequently posted a $5,000 bond and was released from custody.

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.”

– This information was sent in a news release by Lt. Jason Bell from the Ottumwa Police Department.

Ottumwa Man Arrested for Burglary, Resisting Police

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Rick Watts

(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – On Tuesday, March 06, 2018, at approximately 3:23 AM, officers responded to 317 S. Milner, Ottumwa, on a possible burglary in progress call. Officers located a male suspect inside the basement area of the residence. The male refused to identify himself to police but was later identified as Christopher Garrett Allen, age 27, of Ottumwa.

Allen was arrested and charged with Burglary in the 2nd Degree, a Class “C” Felony and Interference with Official Acts (3 Counts), all simple misdemeanors.

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.”

Christopher Garrett Allen, 27, of Ottumwa, Iowa. **Photo provided by the Ottumwa Police Department.**

– This information was provided in a news release from the Ottumwa Police Department on March 6, 2018.

Two Dead Following Robbery/Car Crash in Ottumwa

Posted on February 27, 2018February 27, 2018 by Rick Watts

(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – Two people are dead after an armed robbery and car crash last night in Ottumwa, according to authorities.

On Monday, February 26, at about 8:00 PM, the Ottumwa Police Department responded to the 1800 Block of Greenwood on a report that a pizza delivery driver had been robbed.

Upon their arrival, the victim was identified as Christian Garrett, 21, of Ottumwa. Garrett reported that after delivering a pizza in the area, he was assaulted by a man who stole the vehicle that Garrett was driving at the time of the assault. Garrett also had his face cut with a sharp instrument by the assailant during the robbery. Due to the nature of the event, Garrett was transported to Ottumwa Regional Health Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Shortly after the robbery was reported, a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles was also reported near the intersection of HWY 34 and County Road T 61. According to the OPD news release, it was determined that the vehicle stolen from Garrett was involved. The suspect that was driving the stolen vehicle died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision. The other vehicle that was involved in the accident was occupied by one person and that person also died as a result of the incident.

The Iowa State Patrol in is charge of the motor vehicle accident investigation and the names of the suspect and the driver of the other motor vehicle involved in the accident will be released after next of kin has been notified.

–By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN

Armed Robbery Reported at Ottumwa BP

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Rick Watts

(Ottumwa, Iowa) – Ottumwa police are looking for information after an armed robbery at the BP Service Station in Ottumwa. According to a news release sent by the Ottumwa Police Department, a clerk reported that the BP Service Station located at 1301 N. Court was robbed at gunpoint around 8:00 PM on Sunday, Feb. 18.

According to the release, a clerk reported that a male had entered the store displaying a handgun and demanded money. The clerk said the robber then stole money from the cash drawer. Unfortunately, the release stated that the thief wore clothing that would conceal his identity during the incident, therefore no details about his appearance have been released, aside from two photos taken from surveillance footage.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Ottumwa Police Department at 641-683-0661.

Readers should be advised that a criminal charge is merely an accusation and a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN

Photo provided to KMZN by the Ottumwa Police Department.

Drugs, Weapons Seized During Ottumwa Traffic Stop

Posted on February 13, 2018February 13, 2018 by Rick Watts

(Ottumwa, Iowa) – In the early hours of Tuesday, Feb. 13, the Ottumwa Police Department performed a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Ferry and Chester in Ottumwa.

According to a news release, officers seized controlled substances and a loaded handgun as a result of this stop. The following people were arrested and charged with the following crimes:

Ryan Lawrence Gillen, 22, of Ottumwa, was arrested for: Possession with the Intent to Deliver More Than 5 Grams of Methamphetamine, a Class “B” Felony; Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, a Class “D” Felony; Carrying Weapons, an Aggravated Misdemeanor; Driving While Barred, an Aggravated Misdemeanor.

Theresa Ann Lomax, 43, of Ottumwa, was arrested for: Possession with the Intent to Deliver More Than 5 Grams of Methamphetamine, a Class “B” Felony; Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp, a Class “D” Felony; Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, a Class “D” Felony; Prohibited Acts, Possession of Marijuana, a Serious Misdemeanor; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Simple Misdemeanor.

Disclaimer: A charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN

Ottumwa Man Faces Charges After January Incident

Posted on February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 by Rick Watts

(Ottumwa, Iowa) – According to a news release sent by the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office and the Ottumwa Police Department executed a search warrant in Ottumwa at the beginning of January. As a result of the search warrant and investigation conducted at that time, Christopher Ray Cale, 41, was arrested. Cale is now charged with Violation of Protection Order a Simple Misdemeanor and Possession and Control of Firearms and Ammunition (Domestic/Protective Order) Class D Felony.

This investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available. According to the news release, Cale bonded from the Wapello County Jail.

Disclaimer: A charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

By Hailey Brown, KBOE/KMZN

Christopher Ray Cale, 41, was arrested by the Wapello Co. Sheriff’s Dep’t & the Ottumwa Police Dep’t on Jan. 10. **Photo provided by the Wapello Co. Sheriff’s Dep’t.**

Three Arrested After Search Warrant Executed

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Rick Watts

On December 15, around 2:45 PM, the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 610 Wood St in Eldon. As a result of the search warrant three people were arrested:

71-year-old Ernest Weeks of Eldon charged with Possession, receipt, transportation, or dominion and control of firearms by a felon a Class D Felony bond was for the amount of $5,000, which Weeks posted.

Timothy Gillespie, 56, of Eldon charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, FTA on Violation Restraining Order (3 counts), Carrying of weapons (City of Eldon) Discharge of Weapons (City of Eldon) all Simple Misdemeanors. Possession of Controlled Substance (2nd Offense) and Theft Third Aggravated Misdemeanor. Possession of Controlled Substance (Two or More Previous Convictions) a Class D Felony. Gillespie’s bond is $12,900.

32-year-old Carissa Bower of Eldon was charged with Possession Methamphetamine and Possession Marijuana both are Serious Misdemeanors. Possession of Drug Paraphernalia a Simple Misdemeanor. Bower’s bond was $2,000, which Bower posted.

Ottumwa BP Service Station Robbery

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Rick Watts

On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, shortly after 7 PM, the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of a robbery that occurred at the BP Service Station located at 1301 N. Court.

The clerk reported that a male suspect entered the store claiming to have a weapon and demanded money.

The suspect stole an undermined amount of cash from the register and several cartons of cigarettes. The suspect had his identity concealed with the clothing he was wearing during the incident.

If anyone has information regarding this incident they are requested to contact the Ottumwa Police Department at 641-683- 0661.

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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