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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  May 15th is National Police Officer Memorial Day.

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.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  She also plead guilty to public intoxication and criminal trespassing.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  Brad Middleton, 33, of Novinger is charged with felony counts of  first degree burglary and resisting arrest.

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

Friday, October 26, 2012  Feds claim alleged plot by New York City police officer to cannibalize women was no fantasy

Monday, October 01, 2012  The officer is credited with saving the life of a man who was not breathing and had no pulse.

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

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Updated with video: Former suburban Chicago police officer Drew Peterson convicted of murdering 3rd wife

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

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.