45-year-old man facing charges after search warrant executed on Minneopa Ave

Ottumwa, IA – According to the Ottumwa Police Department, the 45-year-old suspect was arrested and taken into custody on Friday.

His name is Jeromy Stevens and he is now charged with 2 counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, outstanding warrants for driving while barred and eluding, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person and 7 counts of unlawful possession of prescription medications.

Ottumwa Police Department officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Minneopa Ave.

No other information is available at the moment.

The 45-year-old suspect is being held in the Wapello County Jail until his bond amount can be set during his initial arraignment.

This incident remains under investigation.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.