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Issued by: Lt. Jason ParmenterDate: 08/28/2026 On 08/27/2026 at approximately 4:07 PM, Ottumwa Police Officers were dis...
08/28/2026

Issued by: Lt. Jason Parmenter
Date: 08/28/2026

On 08/27/2026 at approximately 4:07 PM, Ottumwa Police Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Albia Road for a child that had been struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers were informed by witnesses that the driver of the vehicle that had struck the child had left the scene. Witnesses on scene were able to provide officers with an accurate description of the striking vehicle. The information regarding the suspect vehicle was then provided to other officers and agencies.

Ottumwa Police Officers, with the assistance of the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, conducted an investigation and were able to locate the suspect, and suspect vehicle, at his residence located at 18286 US Highway 34 in Ottumwa, Iowa where he was placed under arrest at or about 5:00 PM. ​

Tristan Verrips, age 26, of rural Ottumwa was charged with Driving Under Suspension (Simple Misdemeanor) and Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Serious Injury (Serious Misdemeanor).



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.”

The Ottumwa Police Department is still accepting applications for our next scheduled testing day, which is taking place ...
08/26/2026

The Ottumwa Police Department is still accepting applications for our next scheduled testing day, which is taking place on Friday, September 25, 2026.

Please have your applications submitted by September 10, 2026, so you can participate in the testing.

Applications can be obtained and submitted by going to the City’s website, www.ottumwa.us and selecting the careers page.

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Congratulations to Officer Blake Buseman and Officer Tallon Bates on Friday, August 21, 2026, they graduated from the Io...
08/26/2026

Congratulations to Officer Blake Buseman and Officer Tallon Bates on Friday, August 21, 2026, they graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA). The Ottumwa Police Department is proud to have you on our team and looks forward to your service to our community. The ILEA Academy is 16 weeks of intense training. Starting this week both Officer Buseman and Officer Bates will start their 14- week Field Training.

Pictured below Lieutenant Jason Parmenter, Officer Blake Buseman, Officer Tallon Bates, and Police Chief Chad Farrington.

The Ottumwa Police Department would like to once again thank representatives from the Ottumwa Walmart for stopping by an...
08/25/2026

The Ottumwa Police Department would like to once again thank representatives from the Ottumwa Walmart for stopping by and providing our officer with snacks, drinks, and new microwave for our breakroom. We greatly appreciate all that you do and for supporting the men and women at the Ottumwa Police Department! Thank You Again!

Walmart Ottumwa

With the growing popularity of e-bikes, the Ottumwa Police Department would like to share educational information provid...
07/24/2026

With the growing popularity of e-bikes, the Ottumwa Police Department would like to share educational information provided by the State of Iowa to help you better understand the laws and regulations regarding electric bicycles.

Before purchasing an e-bike for yourself or your child, take a few minutes to learn what is and isn't allowed. Knowing the rules can help keep everyone safe and prevent unintentional violations.

Whether you're riding on roads, trails, or near sidewalks, always stay alert, obey traffic laws, and watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and other roadway users.

https://iowadot.gov/modes-travel/bikes/e-bikes-e-scooters-more

The Ottumwa Police Department is seeking motivated, calm, and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Communication ...
07/08/2026

The Ottumwa Police Department is seeking motivated, calm, and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Communication Specialist (911 Dispatcher).

As the critical link between the public and emergency responders, dispatchers help manage police, fire, and EMS calls to ensure the right help gets where it’s needed.

Use the below link or attached flyer for more information!

https://www.ottumwa.us/departments/human_resources/employment.php

The Ottumwa Police Department recently conducted a burglary investigation. Investigators are now attempting to identify ...
07/01/2026

The Ottumwa Police Department recently conducted a burglary investigation. Investigators are now attempting to identify the rightful owners of the recovered property that haven’t been connected to any of the known victim’s.

The items include:
• Blackburn-brand air pump
• Dark-colored wristwatch
• Ridgid-brand air nail gun
• Coin collection

See the attached picture of some of the listed items. If you believe any of these items belong to you, please contact the Ottumwa Police Department at 641-683-0661 and ask to speak with Investigator Schaffner. Be prepared to provide information that can help verify ownership.

Thank you for your assistance in helping us locate the rightful owners of these items.

05/22/2026

Update: She has been located, thank you to everyone in the community for your help.

Issued by: Investigator Caleb Mitchell
Date: May 22, 2026

Missing Juvenile Female

On May 21st, 2026, at approximately 7:58 PM, 12-year-old Anshelina Lubin of Ottumwa was reported missing to the Ottumwa Police Department by family members. Family members advised they have not seen Lubin since May 20th, 2026. Lubin was last seen in the area of Bonita Ave. and Clearview St., Ottumwa, Iowa. A photo of Lubin is included below.

Lubin is described as a Black female, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, light colored pants, and white shoes.

If anyone has information regarding Lubin’s whereabouts, please contact the Ottumwa Police Department at 641-683-0661.

05/18/2026

Issued by: Sgt. Cody McCoy

Date: 5/18/2026

On 5/17/2026 at approximately 9:19 PM, Ottumwa Police Officers were dispatched to the intersection of US Highway 34 and Roemer Avenue for an accident. Responding officers located two vehicles involved in the accident.

Initial information gathered at the scene indicated that a 2005 Mini Cooper operated by Ashlin Knuth (age 18 of Ottumwa, Iowa) was traveling westbound on Roemer Avenue. A 2005 Dodge Dakota operated by Nathaniel Hart (age 21 of Ottumwa, Iowa) was traveling northbound on US Highway 34. The accident caused the front of Hart’s vehicle to impact the driver’s side of Knuth’s vehicle. Ottumwa Fire Department and ORMICS personnel extricated Knuth and an 18-year-old male passenger from Knuth’s vehicle and transported them to the Ottumwa Regional Health Center. Hart was uninjured in the accident. Knuth later died from the injuries she sustained from the accident.

The accident is currently under investigation.

Issued by: Sergeant Cody McCoy Date: 5/5/2026 Ottumwa Police Department to partner with the Iowa Department of Revenue ...
05/05/2026

Issued by: Sergeant Cody McCoy
Date: 5/5/2026

Ottumwa Police Department to partner with the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR), Alcohol & Tax Compliance Division to conduct underage alcohol compliance checks.

Ottumwa, Iowa (May 5th, 2026) – The Ottumwa Police Department has partnered with the IDR to conduct underage alcohol compliance checks to reduce and deter underage alcohol sales.
The program is an enforcement effort facilitated by the Ottumwa Police Department showing a commitment to reduce underage alcohol sales by holding employees and liquor-licensed establishments accountable.

IDR offers the Iowa Program for Alcohol Compliance (I-PACT) free training for those employed at a liquor-licensed location. The overall goal of I-PACT is increased voluntary compliance with the state’s alcohol laws through education and enforcement. The core objective of the program is to prevent illegal sales of alcohol by educating alcohol sellers/servers and increasing awareness of changes in Iowa’s liquor laws.

I-PACT focuses on preventing underage sales by providing participants with education and tools to prevent underage sales. Those employees who successfully complete the free online training will become I-PACT certified. This allows the liquor-licensed establishment to use an affirmative defense against a civil penalty, if the employee sells or serves alcohol to someone underage. “I-PACT training is a great way for alcohol establishment employees to prepare themselves to refuse illegal alcohol sales,” Ottumwa Police Chief Chad Farrington said. “The training also assists retailers to ensure they maintain a compliant and responsible establishment.”

Officers will be conducting underage alcohol compliance checks at liquor-licensed establishments. Underage customers, under the supervision of law enforcement officials, will enter establishments and attempt to buy alcohol products. Employees who make the illegal sale will be cited.

Criminal penalties for an employee selling alcohol to someone underage is $645 and $1,925, if the illegal sale is by the licensee or permittee (Iowa Code 123.49(2)(h).

“By partnering with the IDR, we hope to educate liquor-licensed employees and maintain a compliant retail environment in our community,” Chief Farrington said. “Our agency is committed to keeping alcohol products out of the hands of underage persons in Iowa.”

To take the I-PACT training, or search certification records, go to I-PACT.

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Ottumwa, IA
52501

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