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

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

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Bobby Joe Snow has been declared competent to stand trial on a second degree murder charge.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The Iowa State Patrol has issued a ticket to an Ottumwa Police officer after he was involved in an accident Tuesday.

Sunday, November 18, 2012  According to Iowa Courts Online, Bobby Joe Snow, 39, of Ottumwa, has been granted a continuance until January of 2013.

Monday, September 17, 2012  Officer Derek Shaw shows some easy self defense moves anybody can learn.

Thursday, May 03, 2012  For Thursday's Facebook Story of the Day, you voted to know under what circumstances police can operate outside city limits.

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Interviews will be conducted at the law center on Friday.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  An Ottumwa man is accused of striking a police officer.

Monday, August 08, 2011  The physical requirements to becoming a police officer and firefighter.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 

Thursday, May 19, 2011  If convicted, Snow could face 50 years in prison.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011  Bobby Joe Snow due in court May 23