Wapello County Jail Roster & Inmate Search
This page lists custody and booking records for Wapello County Jail in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa: legal name, booking number, booking date, listed charges and custody status. Records are synced from the county's official booking source. Below the roster you will find practical information on bond, inmate money, communication, visitation and Wapello County court records.
Current Wapello County jail roster
125 records in the latest sync — newest booking first
| Charges / hold reasons | Held for | Status | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinshaw, Beth Joelyn | 2026-10-13 | Arrest Warrant warrant SRIN036870 issued by Wapello, IA (708.2A(2)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off Causing Bodily Inj) | Cash/Surety, $1000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | Released |
| NELSON, CALEB COLE | 2026-10-13 | Arrest Warrant warrant FECR015865 issued by Wapello, IA (453B.12 - Fail to Affix Drug Tax Stamp - Ten Or More Dosage Units)Additional Hold for Wapello County Sheriff's OfficeArrest Warrant warrant FECR015865 issued by Wapello, IA (124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 2nd Off (1/+ Non Marij) - 2 Counts) | Cash Only, $10000.00 | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| Richards, David Eugene | 2026-10-13 | 716.4(1)(a) - Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree -- Damage $1,500 - $10,000714.2(2) - Theft 2nd -- General Over $1,500 Under $10,000321.218(1) - DUS - DRIVING WHILE LICENSE DENIED,SUSP,CANCELLED OR REVOKED | Cash/Surety, $5000.00 | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | Released |
| Robert, Diverson | 2026-10-13 | 25-76(a) - 25-76(a) Ottumwa City Code- Public intoxication (Alcohol) | Cash or Surety, $300.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | Released |
| SHELTON, BENJERMAN LEE | 2026-10-13 | Arrest Warrant warrant SMSM052832 issued by Wapello, IA (723.4(1)(a) - Disorderly Conduct - Fighting/Violent Behavior) | Cash/Surety, $300.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Darrah, Timothy Murl | 2026-10-12 | 708.6(1) - Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon -- Intent724.30(4) - Reckless Use of Firearm -- General708.2(3) - Assault with Dangerous Weapon25-83 - 25-83 Ottumwa City Code- Discharging weapons in city | No Bond, $0.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Muller, Jonathan Eric | 2026-10-12 | 724.30(4) - Reckless Use of Firearm -- General | Cash/Surety, $300.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Denham, Walter Leon | 2026-10-11 | Failure to Appear warrant AGIN036380 issued by Wapello, IA (811.2(8) - Failure To Appear -- Non Fel and Before Convict/Appeal)Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 10 days - Concurrent | No Bond | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| MCCONNELL, BRIANNA ANGEL SKYE | 2026-10-11 | Detainer-Out of County Hold: 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985Arrest Warrant warrant FECR015905 issued by Wapello, IA (124.401(5)(b) - Possession of A Controlled Substance, 3rd or Subsequent Offense (All Marijuana)) | Cash Only, $2000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | Released |
| PERKINS, PAUL RAYMOND JR | 2026-10-11 | 124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st OffenseDetainer-Out of County Hold: 714.2(5) - Theft 5th -- Possess/Control Under $300124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia | Cash/Surety, $1000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Kopp, Adam Phillip Uegene | 2026-10-09 | Failure to Appear warrant AGIN035452 issued by Wapello, IA (321.561 - Driving While Barred)Failure to Appear warrant AGIN033953 issued by Wapello, IA (321.561 - Driving While Barred)Detainer-Out of County Hold: 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Enhanced b/c 2 prior convictions - Property not exceeding $750811.2(8) - Failure To Appear -- Non Fel and Before Convict/Appeal (Completed) - 3 Counts714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Enhanced b/c 2 prior convictions - Property not exceeding $750 (Completed)Failure to Appear warrant AGIN032929 issued by Wapello, IA (714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Enhanced b/c 2 prior convictions - Property not exceeding $750)Failure to Appear warrant DREQ113555 issued by Wapello, IA (726.5 - Nonsupport -- Child Support) | Cash Only, $1000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Boon, Mathew Rohan | 2026-10-07 | Additional Hold for Iowa Department of Corrections | — | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| Mack, Jaryelle Quincy Ryan | 2026-10-06 | Detainer-Out of County Hold: 665.2(3) - Contempt -- Resist Order/Proc in Dist/DistAssoc Ct719.1(2)(b) - Interfere w/ Corrections Official, $0 Injury/Damag719.4(1) - Escape from Custody -- Felon | No Bond, $0.00 | Iowa Department of Corrections | In custody |
| Murphy, Johnnie Kay | 2026-10-06 | Sentenced Awaiting Prison: Serving 1825 days - Consecutive | No Bond | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | Released |
| Nick, Is I | 2026-10-04 | 664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective OrderDetainer-Out of County Hold: 811.2(8) - Failure To Appear -- Non Fel and Before Convict/AppealSentenced: Serving 7 days - ConsecutiveCivil Paper for Wapello County Civil Office | No Bond | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Lovelace, Jayden Scott Lee | 2026-10-03 | Arrest Warrant warrant SMSM052784 issued by Wapello, IA (664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order)Pretrial Release Violation warrant FECR015805 issued by Wapello, IA (124.406(1)(a) - DISTRIBUTION TO PERSON UNDER AGE 18 - Distribution of Schedule I or II ContPretrial Release Violation warrant FECR015720 issued by Wapello, IA (708.4(2) - Willful Injury Resulting in Bodily Injury)Arrest Warrant warrant AGIN036843 issued by Wapello, IA (708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment in the 1st Degree -- Threaten Forcible Felony)Arrest Warrant warrant SMSM052805 issued by Wapello, IA (664A.7(5) - Contempt - Violation of No Contact/Protective Order) | Cash Only, $500.00 | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| Aguilar, Mario Lindin | 2026-10-02 | Pretrial Release Violation warrant FECR010060 issued by Wapello, IA (719.7(4)(b) - Furnish Contraband To Inmate -- Brought in to Inst)Failure to Appear warrant SRIN011262 issued by Wapello, IA (811.2(8) - Failure To Appear -- Non Fel and Before Convict/Appeal)Failure to Appear warrant SRIN024529 issued by Wapello, IA (124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense)Arrest Warrant warrant FECR010471 issued by Wapello, IA (715A.2(2)(a) - Forgery -- Alter Writ of Other ($, etc))Pretrial Release Violation warrant FECR010060 issued by Wapello, IA (124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense) | Cash/Surety, $5000.00 | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| Rousseau, Leslie Paul | 2026-10-01 | Mental Health Court Viol warrant FECR015246 issued by Wapello, IA (124.401(5)(b) - Possession of A Controlled Substance, 3rd or Subsequent Offense (All MarijuanMental Health Court Viol warrant FECR015380 issued by Wapello, IA (124.401(5)(b) - Possession of A Controlled Substance, 3rd or Subsequent Offense (All Marijuan | No Bond | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| Cline, Breanna Danelle-Lafon | 2026-09-30 | Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 1 days - ConsecutiveIntermittent Mittimus: Serving 68 days - ConsecutiveHold for Halfway House Bed for Iowa Department of Corrections | No Bond | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| Keck, Kevin Gale | 2026-09-30 | Probation Violation warrant AGIN036264 issued by Wapello, IA (908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985) | Cash Only, $2000.00 | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| SHAW, BRONSON LEE | 2026-09-28 | Electronic Monitoring Program: Serving 18 days - Concurrent | No Bond | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| Gates, Curt Allan | 2026-09-26 | Probation Violation warrant FECR013873 issued by Wapello, IA (726.6(8) - Child Endangerment, Abandon - Bodily Injury)Probation Violation warrant FECR015086 issued by Wapello, IA (708.3A(3) - Assault on Person in Certain Occupation, Bodily Injury/Mental Illness) | Cash Only, $2000.00 | Iowa Department of Corrections | In custody |
| Magana, Gerardo | 2026-09-25 | Probation Violation warrant FECR014995 issued by Wapello, IA (908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985)Probation Violation warrant AGIN035290 issued by Wapello, IA (908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985) | Cash Only, $5000.00 | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| MCSPAREN, RYELL QUINTON | 2026-09-25 | Detainer-Out of County Hold: 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 2nd Off (1/+ Non Marij) | Cash Only, $5000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Clermond, Erickson | 2026-09-24 | Probation Violation warrant FECR015408 issued by Wapello, IA (908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985)Arrest Warrant warrant SRIN036772 issued by Wapello, IA (719.4(3) - Absence from Custody)664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order | Cash Only, $15000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Hamilton, Tara Louise | 2026-09-22 | Probation Violation warrant FECR015130 issued by Wapello, IA (124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij)) | Cash Only, $5000.00 | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| JEFFERSON, TRAYVEON LEROY | 2026-09-21 | Electronic Monitoring Program: Serving 60 days - Concurrent | No Bond | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| Kauffold, Larry Michael | 2026-09-21 | Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 30 days - ConcurrentFailure to Appear warrant AGIN032704 issued by Wapello, IA (708.2A(3)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Off, Prior/This Ser/Agg)Failure to Appear warrant SRIN030049 issued by Wapello, IA (665.3(5) - Contempt -- Other Act/Omission, Dist/DistAssoc Ct) | No Bond | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| Denham, Christopher Thomas | 2026-09-19 | Failure to Appear warrant FECR015228 issued by Wapello, IA (811.2(8) - Failure To Appear -- Non Fel and Before Convict/Appeal)Failure to Appear warrant AGIN035525 issued by Wapello, IA (811.2(8) - Failure To Appear -- Non Fel and Before Convict/Appeal)Additional Hold for Wapello County Sheriff's OfficeDetainer-Out of County Hold: 124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance 2nd Offense, Marijuana708.7(3) - Harassment 2nd Deg -- Threaten Bodily InjuryArrest Warrant warrant AGIN036788 issued by Wapello, IA (714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Access Comp/Net $750 - $1,500) | Cash Only, $25000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Maipi, Shainor | 2026-09-17 | Detainer-Out of County Hold: 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985713.6B(1) - Attempt Burglary 3rd Deg -- Non Vehicle719.1(1)(b) - Interfere w/ Official Acts, $0 Injury/Dam123.46(2) - Public Intoxication -- 1st Off718.4 - Harassment of Pub Officers Or EmployeesPretrial Release Violation warrant AGIN036628 issued by Wapello, IA (713.6B(1) - Attempt Burglary 3rd Deg -- Non Vehicle) | No Bond | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Justice, Reuben R | 2026-09-16 | Arrest Warrant warrant FECR015782 issued by Wapello, IA (710.2 - Kidnapping 1st Degree -- Sexual Abuse/Torture)Detainer-Out of County Hold: 709.3(1)(b) - Sex Abuse 2nd -- Of a Child, 1st OffArrest Warrant warrant FECR015782 issued by Wapello, IA (709.8A(2) - Grooming(Child))Civil Paper for Wapello County Civil Office | No Bond | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| Lynch, Neal Quinn | 2026-09-15 | Probation Violation warrant FECR015311 issued by Wapello, IA (719.4(1) - Escape from Custody -- Felon)Parole Violation warrant AMCR015893 issued by Wapello, IA (908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985)Hold for Other Agency for Wapello County Sheriff's Office | Cash Only, $10000.00 | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| Gridley, Donald Dean | 2026-09-14 | Failure to Appear warrant FECR014523 issued by Wapello, IA (321.279(2)(a) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit by 25 mph Or More)Failure to Appear warrant FECR015890 issued by Wapello, IA (811.2(8) - Failure to Appear -- Fel or While Await Sent/Appeal)Failure to Appear warrant FECR014523 issued by Wapello, IA (321J.2(2)(b) - OWI -- 2nd Offense)Failure to Appear warrant FECR014523 issued by Wapello, IA (124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij)) | Cash Only, $25000.00 | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| LAVALLEY, MICHAEL PRESTON | 2026-09-13 | Probation Violation warrant SRIN035225 issued by Wapello, IA (908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985)Probation Violation warrant AGIN035632 issued by Wapello, IA (908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985)Probation Violation warrant FECR015352 issued by Wapello, IA (908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985)Probation Violation warrant FECR015313 issued by Wapello, IA (908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985) | Cash Only, $5000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | Released |
| Morris, Dominick Micheal | 2026-09-13 | 908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985Additional Hold for Wapello County Sheriff's Office | No Bond | Iowa Department of Corrections | In custody |
| Briggs, Randy Lee | 2026-09-11 | 720.4(2)(a) - Tampering with Witness (FelC)719.3(1) - Interfer w/ Official Acts -- Obstruct ProsecutionCivil Paper for Wapello County Civil Office | Cash Only, $12000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Cowden, Gabriel David | 2026-09-11 | Additional Hold for Ottumwa Police DepartmentIntermittent Mittimus: Serving 75 days - ConsecutiveProbation Violation warrant FECR015241 issued by Wapello, IA (716.4(1)(a) - Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree -- Damage $1,500 - $10,000)Failure to Appear warrant SRIN034299 issued by Wapello, IA (708.2A(2)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off Causing Bodily Inj) | No Bond | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| MEJIA GARAY, JOSE JULIAN | 2026-09-07 | Arrest Warrant warrant FECR015883 issued by Wapello, IA (709.4(1)(a) - Sex Abuse 3rd -- By Force, 1st Off)Hold for Other Agency for Dept Homeland Security | No Bond, $0.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| DANIELS, JOSHUA ISSAC | 2026-08-31 | Pretrial Release Violation warrant FECR015628 issued by Wapello, IA (124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij) - 2 Counts)Probation Violation warrant FECR015573 issued by Wapello, IA (124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij))Additional Hold for Wapello County Sheriff's Office719.1(2)(b) - Interfere w/ Corrections Official, $0 Injury/Damag | Cash Only, $5000.00 | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| KOPP, TYLER HENRY | 2026-08-28 | Failure to Appear warrant AGIN036563 issued by Wapello, IA (811.2(8) - Failure to Appear -- Fel or While Await Sent/Appeal)Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 7 days - ConsecutiveCivil Paper for Wapello County Civil OfficeCivil Paper for Wapello County Civil Office | Cash Only, $2000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| HARWOOD, JAMES DAVID JR | 2026-08-26 | Arrest Warrant warrant FECR015875 issued by Wapello, IA (723.1 - Participate in Riot) | Cash/Surety, $5000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Hunger, Albert Otto | 2026-08-25 | Detainer-Out of County Hold: 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- General Over $750 Und $1,500Probation Violation warrant AGIN036247 issued by Wapello, IA (714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- General Over $750 Und $1,500)Arrest Warrant warrant SMSM052608 issued by Wapello, IA (124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia)Arrest Warrant warrant FECR015837 issued by Wapello, IA (124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij))719.1(1)(b) - Interfere w/ Official Acts, $0 Injury/Dam | No Bond | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Davidson, Trinton James | 2026-08-24 | Arrest Warrant warrant SRIN036743 issued by Wapello, IA (716.6(1)(a)(1) - Criminal Mischief 4th -- Damage $300 - $750)Arrest Warrant warrant SMSM052687 issued by Wapello, IA (716.6(2) - Criminal Mischief 5th -- Damage Under $300)321.561 - Driving While Barred124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij) - 2 Counts124.414 - Possess Drug ParaphernaliaArrest Warrant warrant AGIN036789 issued by Wapello, IA (714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Access Comp/Net $750 - $1,500) | Cash/Surety, $1000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Hartman, Geryann Genie | 2026-08-24 | 708.3A(4) - Assault on Persons in Certain Occupation, No InjuryFailure to Appear warrant OTSMSM052235 issued by Wapello, IA (25-76(a) - 25-76(a) Ottumwa City Code- Public intoxication (Alcohol)) | Cash/Surety, $2000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| BRANDT, MICHAELLA ELAINE | 2026-08-19 | Parole Violation warrant AMCR015871 issued by Wapello, IA (908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985)124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij) - 3 Counts714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Enhanced b/c 2 prior convictions - Property not exceeding $750155A.23(4)(a) - Unlawful Possession Of Prescription DrugArrest Warrant warrant FECR015869 issued by Wapello, IA (714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Access Comp/Net $750 - $1,500 - 4 Counts)Arrest Warrant warrant STA0087397 issued by Wapello, IA (716.8(1) - Trespass on the Property of Another -- 1st Offense)Arrest Warrant warrant STA0087400 issued by Wapello, IA (716.8(1) - Trespass on the Property of Another -- 1st Offense)Arrest Warrant warrant STA0087399 issued by Wapello, IA (716.8(1) - Trespass on the Property of Another -- 1st Offense)Arrest Warrant warrant STA0087398 issued by Wapello, IA (716.8(1) - Trespass on the Property of Another -- 1st Offense)124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia716.8(1) - Trespass on the Property of Another -- 1st Offense | No Bond, $0.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| ELLIS, SHAWN WILLIAM | 2026-08-18 | 708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment in the 1st Degree -- Threaten Forcible Felony | Cash/Surety, $2000.00 | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Short, Nicholas Dean | 2026-08-18 | Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 90 days - Concurrent | No Bond | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| Murphy, Nicole Danielle | 2026-08-14 | Mental Health Court Viol warrant FECR013976 issued by IA (726.3 - Abandonment of a Dependent Person)Mental Health Court Viol warrant FECR015555 issued by Wapello, IA (321.279(2)(a) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit by 25 mph Or More)Mental Health Court Viol warrant FECR015448 issued by Wapello, IA (321.279(2)(a) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit by 25 mph Or More) | No Bond | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
| Buffington, Patricia Ann | 2026-08-13 | Probation Violation warrant FECR014799 issued by Wapello, IA (124.401(1)(c)(6) - Conspire Intent Manufacture/Deliver Meth Und 5 g)Probation Violation warrant AGIN035788 issued by Wapello, IA (714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- General Over $750 Und $1,500) | Cash Only, $12000.00 | Wapello County Sheriff's Office | In custody |
| MORAS, CYRUS JASHUA NOEL | 2026-08-11 | Parole Violation warrant AMCR015857 issued by Wapello, IA (715A.2(2)(a) - Forgery -- Alter Writ of Other ($, etc))124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense723.4(1)(a) - Disorderly Conduct - Fighting/Violent Behavior | No Bond | Ottumwa Police Department | In custody |
A jail roster is a custody record, not a court docket. Charges listed at booking are allegations, not convictions. Custody status, bond and release details change constantly, so confirm anything time-sensitive with Wapello County Jail or the court. Official source: Wapello County Sheriff's Office. If a record on this page is inaccurate, use our corrections and removal page.
Wapello County Jail: address, phone and visiting
- Address
- 330 West 2nd Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Phone
- (641) 684-4350
- Rated capacity
- 148 beds
- Facility page
- wapellocounty.org
Call before you travel. Visitation at Wapello County Jail is normally scheduled in advance and may be video-only, bonding hours can be shorter than the lobby's opening hours, and both change without much notice. The desk can also confirm whether someone booked in the last few hours is in custody, which a roster sync cannot do.
The federal facility dataset lists Wapello County Jail with 148 beds as recorded in 2024, while 125 people appear on the roster published today. Read those two numbers side by side rather than as an occupancy rate: rated capacity is not a live figure, jails open and close housing units, and a roster counts everyone booked into the facility including people being held for other agencies.
Facility details from the DHS HIFLD Prison Boundaries dataset, last recorded 2024-07-12. We publish them as-is and do not independently verify them; if something here is wrong, tell us and we will correct it.
What this roster shows right now
Of the 125 people currently listed in Wapello County, the most common reason recorded is warrant at 62% of records, followed by hold for another agency (22%) and theft or property (15%). A bond amount is published for 63% of these records, with a median of $5,000. The most recent booking on file is dated 2026-10-13.
Recent bookings in Wapello County
Counting from the latest sync on 2026-10-13, 10 people were booked into Wapello County Jail within a day, and 19 within the past week — that is 15% of everyone currently listed. Among the last day's bookings the most common recorded reason is warrant.
A high share of recent bookings means the roster turns over quickly and a name can appear and disappear within days. If you are looking for someone booked in the last few hours, they may not be in this sync yet — the booking desk is the only real-time source.
Figures are recomputed from Wapello County's own roster at every sync and describe allegations recorded at booking, not convictions. Categories are derived from published charge text, and a record can fall into more than one. See the national data report for method and comparison.
What to do with this information
Posting bond in Wapello County
Bond is set by a judge, usually at a first appearance within about 24 to 72 hours of booking. Until a bond amount is set, no one can be released. Once it is set you generally have two options: pay the full amount in cash directly to the detention center, which is refundable at the end of the case, or pay a licensed Iowa bail bondsman a non-refundable fee, typically around ten percent, to post the bond for you. Ask the jail which payment methods it accepts and whether bonding hours are limited.
Sending money to someone in custody
Most county jails use a third-party commissary vendor rather than accepting cash at the desk. You will normally need the person's full legal name and booking number, both shown on the roster above. Funds usually appear on the account within a few hours and are used for commissary, phone credit and messaging. Vendor fees vary, so check the amount charged before confirming a deposit.
Phone calls, mail and visitation
Calls are placed by the person in custody, not by you, and are recorded. Visitation is often scheduled in advance and may be video-only. Physical mail is inspected, and many facilities reject anything other than plain letters on white paper. These rules differ from county to county and change often, so verify them with Wapello County Jail before making arrangements.
Finding the related Wapello County court case
The roster shows custody, not court proceedings. To follow the case itself, including hearing dates, filings and final disposition, you need the Iowa court record system for Wapello County. Search using the person's full legal name and, where possible, date of birth or case number.
If the person is not on the roster
They may have been released, transferred to another facility, held by a different agency, or booked too recently to appear in the latest sync. People serving longer sentences are usually held by the state department of corrections rather than a county jail, and appear in a separate state system.
Guides for what comes next
Each of these explains one step of the process in detail, written for people dealing with it for the first time rather than for lawyers.
Common questions
How do I find out if someone is in Wapello County jail?
Search the roster on this page by name, booking number or listed charge. The roster reflects the most recent successful sync from the official Wapello County Jail booking source. If the person was booked in the last few hours, or has already been released or transferred, call the jail to confirm.
How do I post bond for someone in Wapello County?
Bond is set by the court, not by the jail. Once a bond amount appears it can usually be paid in cash at the detention center, or through a licensed Iowa bail bondsman who charges a non-refundable fee. Confirm accepted payment methods and bonding hours with the jail before travelling.
What is the address and phone number for Wapello County Jail?
Wapello County Jail is at 330 West 2nd Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501. The published phone number is (641) 684-4350. Call ahead to confirm visiting hours, bonding hours and what you are allowed to bring, because those rules differ by facility and change often.
Why does a charge appear if the person has not been convicted?
A jail roster is a custody record. Listed charges are the allegations recorded at booking. They are not convictions, they can be amended or dropped, and every person is presumed innocent unless a court finds otherwise.
How current is this Wapello County roster data?
The latest successful sync was 2026-10-13 19:30 UTC. Custody status changes continuously as people are booked, released or transferred, so treat any time-sensitive detail as provisional until confirmed with the jail or court.
Other Iowa county jail rosters
Booking often happens in the county where the incident occurred rather than where the person lives, so neighbouring counties are worth checking when a search comes up empty.