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Thursday, June 13, 2013  Dustin Dewayne Armstrong is scheduled to have his preliminary hearing at the Wapello County Courthouse at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Alex James Mabe was found early yesterday, hanged with a bed sheet attached to a wall vent.

Monday, June 03, 2013  Dustin Dewayne Armstrong was charged with felony counts of child endangerment and willful injury as a result of April 22 incident

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  He’s had the same responsibilities for the past couple of months serving as the interim chief. Now that he’s Ottumwa’s top cop, he spoke with KTVO about his short term and long term goals for his department.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Hunter Kopp has returned home safely, according to authorities.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The department is currently investigating an incident that took place on May 20, 2013, near the intersection of Sheridan and Vine Street.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Hunter Kopp, 13, was last seen in Hedrick on Monday, May 20.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Brandon Seim was scheduled to go on trial Tuesday.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Training took place Friday morning on the Indian Hills Campus in Ottumwa.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Officer Kobes was involved in an on-duty accident in January.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Danny Allen Bullock, age 46, of Ottumwa was last seen on Sunday, May 5th, 2013

Monday, April 22, 2013  A Heartland man is sentenced to 10 years in prison for charges related to methamphetamine.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  After the department received a citizen complaint, an investigation took place and action was taken against the officer.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Bruce Pollard Jr. remains in the Wapello County Jail.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Operation Southern Exposure will target nighttime drivers with dangerous tendencies.