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Showing 117 active custody records for Wapello County · Verified Oct 17, 2026 20:56 UTC

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Records displayed below are gathered from publicly published local agency rosters and do not constitute an official certified court record. An arrest or booking does not indicate guilt or conviction; all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. · Source: Primary Agency Registry

Name	Booked	Charges	Status
HARLAND, JOEY ALLEN Male	17 Oct 2026	Charge: 708.2A(3)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Off, Prior/This Ser/Agg	In custody
HATFIELD, KEVIN LINN Male	17 Oct 2026	Charge: 321J.2(2)(a) - OWI -- 1st Offense	In custody
DAVIS, AYDEN JOHN CHANTZ Female	17 Oct 2026	Charge: 124.401(5) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, 1st Off (Other Sch I,II,III,IV and V CS) Charge: 124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense+2 Show all 4 charges Hide Charge: 124.401(5) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, 1st Off (Other Sch I,II,III,IV and V CS) Charge: 124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense Detainer-Out of County Hold: 708.2(2) - Assault Causing Bod Inj or Ment Illness, No Intent Charge: 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia - 2 Counts	In custody
YANKOVICH, KELLY LYN Male	15 Oct 2026	124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 2 days - Concurrent+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 2 days - Concurrent Additional Hold for Wapello County Sheriff's Office Charge: 719.1A - Provide False Identification Information	In custody
Whennen, Jonathan James Male	15 Oct 2026	321.279(2)(a) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit by 25 mph Or More 321.285 - Speeding (x2)+4 Show all 6 charges Hide 321.279(2)(a) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit by 25 mph Or More 321.285 - Speeding (x2) 321.256 - Stop Sign (x3) 321.218(1) - DUS - DRIVING WHILE LICENSE DENIED,SUSP,CANCELLED OR REVOKED 321.277 - Reckless Driving Additional Hold for Ottumwa Police Department	In custody
Richard, Karfin Male	15 Oct 2026	Charge: 716.4(1)(a) - Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree -- Damage $1,500 - $10,000 Charge: 124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense	In custody
ZIMMER, JASON WILLIAM Male	15 Oct 2026	714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Enhanced b/c 2 prior convictions - Property not exceeding $750	In custody
Patterson, James Robert Male	14 Oct 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody
Collins, William Allen Male	14 Oct 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985 Civil Paper for Wapello County Civil Office	In custody
CADOSTIN, DAPHNIDE Female	14 Oct 2026	Charge: 713.3 - Burglary 1st Deg -- Bodily Injury Charge: 708.2A(2)(c) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off w/ Danger Weapon	In custody
Roseli, Frank Anthony Male	14 Oct 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody
Robert, Diverson Male	14 Oct 2026	Charge: 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Enhanced b/c 2 prior convictions - Property not exceeding $750	In custody
NELSON, CALEB COLE Male	13 Oct 2026	453B.12 - Fail to Affix Drug Tax Stamp - Ten Or More Dosage Units 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 2nd Off (1/+ Non Marij) - 2 Counts	In custody
Max, Karagen Bryle Female	13 Oct 2026	Charge: 713.6A(1) - Burglary 3rd Deg -- Non Vehicle Charge: 716.6(2) - Criminal Mischief 5th -- Damage Under $300	In custody
ST VIL, YLAN Male	12 Oct 2026	Electronic Monitoring Program: Serving 14 days - Consecutive	In custody
Muller, Jonathan Eric Male	12 Oct 2026	Charge: 708.3A(3) - Assault on Person in Certain Occupation, Bodily Injury/Mental Illness Additional Hold for Wapello County Sheriff's Office+2 Show all 4 charges Hide Charge: 708.3A(3) - Assault on Person in Certain Occupation, Bodily Injury/Mental Illness Additional Hold for Wapello County Sheriff's Office Charge: 724.30(4) - Reckless Use of Firearm -- General Charge: 719.1(1)(c) - Interfere w/ Official Acts, Bodily Injury Result	In custody
Darrah, Timothy Murl Male	12 Oct 2026	Charge: 708.6(1) - Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon -- Intent Charge: 724.30(4) - Reckless Use of Firearm -- General+2 Show all 4 charges Hide Charge: 708.6(1) - Intimidation with a Dangerous Weapon -- Intent Charge: 724.30(4) - Reckless Use of Firearm -- General Charge: 708.2(3) - Assault with Dangerous Weapon Charge: 25-83 - 25-83 Ottumwa City Code- Discharging weapons in city	In custody
PERKINS, PAUL RAYMOND JR Male	11 Oct 2026	Charge: 124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense Detainer-Out of County Hold: 714.2(5) - Theft 5th -- Possess/Control Under $300+1 Show all 3 charges Hide Charge: 124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense Detainer-Out of County Hold: 714.2(5) - Theft 5th -- Possess/Control Under $300 Charge: 124.414 - Possess Drug Paraphernalia	In custody
Denham, Walter Leon Male	11 Oct 2026	811.2(8) - Failure To Appear -- Non Fel and Before Convict/Appeal Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 10 days - Concurrent	In custody
Kopp, Adam Phillip Uegene Male	09 Oct 2026	321.561 - Driving While Barred (x2) Detainer-Out of County Hold: 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Enhanced b/c 2 prior convictions - Property not exceeding $750+4 Show all 6 charges Hide 321.561 - Driving While Barred (x2) Detainer-Out of County Hold: 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Enhanced b/c 2 prior convictions - Property not exceeding $750 Charge: 811.2(8) - Failure To Appear -- Non Fel and Before Convict/Appeal (Completed) - 3 Counts Charge: 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Enhanced b/c 2 prior convictions - Property not exceeding $750 (Completed) 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Enhanced b/c 2 prior convictions - Property not exceeding $750 726.5 - Nonsupport -- Child Support	In custody
Boon, Mathew Rohan Male	07 Oct 2026	Additional Hold for Iowa Department of Corrections	In custody
Mack, Jaryelle Quincy Ryan Male	06 Oct 2026	Detainer-Out of County Hold: 665.2(3) - Contempt -- Resist Order/Proc in Dist/DistAssoc Ct Charge: 719.1(2)(b) - Interfere w/ Corrections Official, $0 Injury/Damag+3 Show all 5 charges Hide Detainer-Out of County Hold: 665.2(3) - Contempt -- Resist Order/Proc in Dist/DistAssoc Ct Charge: 719.1(2)(b) - Interfere w/ Corrections Official, $0 Injury/Damag Charge: 719.4(1) - Escape from Custody -- Felon Charge: 719.7(3)(a) - Poss Contraband On/In Grnds of Corr Fac -- Weapon Additional Hold for Iowa Department of Corrections	In custody
Lovelace, Jayden Scott Lee Male	03 Oct 2026	664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order 124.406(1)(a) - DISTRIBUTION TO PERSON UNDER AGE 18 - Distribution of Schedule I or II Controlled Substance to Person Under Age 18 - 2 Counts+3 Show all 5 charges Hide 664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order 124.406(1)(a) - DISTRIBUTION TO PERSON UNDER AGE 18 - Distribution of Schedule I or II Controlled Substance to Person Under Age 18 - 2 Counts 708.4(2) - Willful Injury Resulting in Bodily Injury 708.7(2)(a)(1) - Harassment in the 1st Degree -- Threaten Forcible Felony 664A.7(5) - Contempt - Violation of No Contact/Protective Order	In custody
Aguilar, Mario Lindin Male	02 Oct 2026	719.7(4)(b) - Furnish Contraband To Inmate -- Brought in to Inst 811.2(8) - Failure To Appear -- Non Fel and Before Convict/Appeal+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 719.7(4)(b) - Furnish Contraband To Inmate -- Brought in to Inst 811.2(8) - Failure To Appear -- Non Fel and Before Convict/Appeal 124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance, Marijuana 1st Offense (x2) 715A.2(2)(a) - Forgery -- Alter Writ of Other ($, etc)	In custody
Rousseau, Leslie Paul Male	01 Oct 2026	124.401(5)(b) - Possession of A Controlled Substance, 3rd or Subsequent Offense (All Marijuana) (x2)	In custody
Sims, Melissa Lynn Female	01 Oct 2026	708.4(2) - Willful Injury Resulting in Bodily Injury	In custody
Keck, Kevin Gale Male	30 Sep 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody
Cline, Breanna Danelle-Lafon Female	30 Sep 2026	Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 1 days - Consecutive Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 68 days - Consecutive+1 Show all 3 charges Hide Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 1 days - Consecutive Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 68 days - Consecutive Hold for Halfway House Bed for Iowa Department of Corrections	In custody
Wottokna, Jambo Male	27 Sep 2026	Charge: 664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order Charge: 713.3 - Burglary 1st Deg -- Bodily Injury+2 Show all 4 charges Hide Charge: 664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order Charge: 713.3 - Burglary 1st Deg -- Bodily Injury Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 7 days - Concurrent Charge: 726.6(9) - Child Endangerment	In custody
Stewart, Stephyne Reneae Female	26 Sep 2026	Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 60 days - Consecutive 321J.2(2)(b) - OWI -- 2nd Offense	In custody
Gates, Curt Allan Male	26 Sep 2026	726.6(8) - Child Endangerment, Abandon - Bodily Injury 708.3A(3) - Assault on Person in Certain Occupation, Bodily Injury/Mental Illness	In custody
MCSPAREN, RYELL QUINTON Male	25 Sep 2026	Detainer-Out of County Hold: 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985 Charge: 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 2nd Off (1/+ Non Marij)	In custody
Clermond, Erickson Male	24 Sep 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985 719.4(3) - Absence from Custody+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985 719.4(3) - Absence from Custody Charge: 664A.7(5) - Violation Of No Contact/Protective Order	In custody
WARREN, ANTHONY WAYNE Male	24 Sep 2026	908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985	In custody
Hamilton, Tara Louise Female	22 Sep 2026	124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij)	In custody
Kauffold, Larry Michael Male	21 Sep 2026	Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 30 days - Concurrent 708.2A(3)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Off, Prior/This Ser/Agg+1 Show all 3 charges Hide Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 30 days - Concurrent 708.2A(3)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Off, Prior/This Ser/Agg 665.3(5) - Contempt -- Other Act/Omission, Dist/DistAssoc Ct	In custody
JEFFERSON, TRAYVEON LEROY Male	21 Sep 2026	Electronic Monitoring Program: Serving 60 days - Concurrent	In custody
Denham, Christopher Thomas Male	19 Sep 2026	811.2(8) - Failure To Appear -- Non Fel and Before Convict/Appeal (x2) Additional Hold for Wapello County Sheriff's Office+3 Show all 5 charges Hide 811.2(8) - Failure To Appear -- Non Fel and Before Convict/Appeal (x2) Additional Hold for Wapello County Sheriff's Office Detainer-Out of County Hold: 124.401(5)(b) - Possession Of A Controlled Substance 2nd Offense, Marijuana Charge: 708.7(3) - Harassment 2nd Deg -- Threaten Bodily Injury 714.2(3) - Theft 3rd -- Access Comp/Net $750 - $1,500	In custody
Maipi, Shainor Male	17 Sep 2026	Detainer-Out of County Hold: 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985 Charge: 713.6B(1) - Attempt Burglary 3rd Deg -- Non Vehicle+4 Show all 6 charges Hide Detainer-Out of County Hold: 908.11 - Violation Of Probation - 1985 Charge: 713.6B(1) - Attempt Burglary 3rd Deg -- Non Vehicle Charge: 719.1(1)(b) - Interfere w/ Official Acts, $0 Injury/Dam 713.6B(1) - Attempt Burglary 3rd Deg -- Non Vehicle Charge: 719.1A - Provide False Identification Information Charge: 123.46(2) - Public Intoxication -- 1st Off	In custody
Wilson, Donovan Joseph Male	16 Sep 2026	Charge: 707.11(1) - Attempt to Commit Murder Charge: 713.3 - Burglary 1st Deg -- Bodily Injury+1 Show all 3 charges Hide Charge: 707.11(1) - Attempt to Commit Murder Charge: 713.3 - Burglary 1st Deg -- Bodily Injury Charge: 707.2(1)(b) - Murder 1st Degree -- Forcible Felony	In custody
Justice, Reuben R Male	16 Sep 2026	710.2 - Kidnapping 1st Degree -- Sexual Abuse/Torture Detainer-Out of County Hold: 709.3(1)(b) - Sex Abuse 2nd -- Of a Child, 1st Off+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 710.2 - Kidnapping 1st Degree -- Sexual Abuse/Torture Detainer-Out of County Hold: 709.3(1)(b) - Sex Abuse 2nd -- Of a Child, 1st Off 709.8A(2) - Grooming(Child) Civil Paper for Wapello County Civil Office	In custody
THOMPSON, TYLER WILLIAM Male	16 Sep 2026	811.2(1) - Revocation of Pretrial Release Condition 321J.2(2)(a) - OWI -- 1st Offense	In custody
Lynch, Neal Quinn Male	15 Sep 2026	719.4(1) - Escape from Custody -- Felon 908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 719.4(1) - Escape from Custody -- Felon 908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985 Hold for Other Agency for Wapello County Sheriff's Office	In custody
Gridley, Donald Dean Male	14 Sep 2026	321.279(2)(a) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit by 25 mph Or More 811.2(8) - Failure to Appear -- Fel or While Await Sent/Appeal+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 321.279(2)(a) - Eluding While Exceeding Speed Limit by 25 mph Or More 811.2(8) - Failure to Appear -- Fel or While Await Sent/Appeal 321J.2(2)(b) - OWI -- 2nd Offense 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij)	In custody
Morris, Dominick Micheal Male	13 Sep 2026	Charge: 908.1 - VIOLATION OF PAROLE - 1985 Additional Hold for Wapello County Sheriff's Office	In custody
Cowden, Gabriel David Male	11 Sep 2026	Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 75 days - Consecutive 716.4(1)(a) - Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree -- Damage $1,500 - $10,000+1 Show all 3 charges Hide Intermittent Mittimus: Serving 75 days - Consecutive 716.4(1)(a) - Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree -- Damage $1,500 - $10,000 708.2A(2)(b) - Domestic Abuse Assault, 1st Off Causing Bodily Inj	In custody
Briggs, Randy Lee Male	11 Sep 2026	Charge: 720.4(2)(a) - Tampering with Witness (FelC) Charge: 719.3(1) - Interfer w/ Official Acts -- Obstruct Prosecution+1 Show all 3 charges Hide Charge: 720.4(2)(a) - Tampering with Witness (FelC) Charge: 719.3(1) - Interfer w/ Official Acts -- Obstruct Prosecution Civil Paper for Wapello County Civil Office	In custody
MEJIA GARAY, JOSE JULIAN Male	07 Sep 2026	709.4(1)(a) - Sex Abuse 3rd -- By Force, 1st Off Hold for Other Agency for Dept Homeland Security	In custody
TAPLEY, DALLAS REINIER Male	06 Sep 2026	716.6(2) - Criminal Mischief 5th -- Damage Under $300 714.2(2) - Theft 2nd -- General Over $1,500 Under $10,000+1 Show all 3 charges Hide 716.6(2) - Criminal Mischief 5th -- Damage Under $300 714.2(2) - Theft 2nd -- General Over $1,500 Under $10,000 714.2(1) - Theft 1st -- General $10,000+	In custody
DANIELS, JOSHUA ISSAC Male	31 Aug 2026	124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij) - 2 Counts 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij)+2 Show all 4 charges Hide 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij) - 2 Counts 124.401(5) - Possess Con Sub, 3rd Off (1/+ Non Marij) Additional Hold for Wapello County Sheriff's Office Charge: 719.1(2)(b) - Interfere w/ Corrections Official, $0 Injury/Damag	In custody

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Understanding Wapello County Roster Record Fields

Booking ID & Date:

The unique institutional identifier assigned at initial intake. This booking number is required by facility kiosks, mail handlers, and commissary vendors to route funds and letters to the detainee.

Charges & Allegations:

Statutory offenses recorded from the arresting officer's intake report. In accordance with constitutional due process, charges represent formal allegations; every individual is legally presumed innocent.

Custody Status & Bond:

"In custody" denotes current physical holding in Wapello County Jail. Bond figures are set by county bond schedules or presiding judges. Blank bond amounts indicate non-bondable holds or pending magistrate hearings.

Cannot Find Someone on This Active Roster?

If an individual was recently arrested but does not appear in the search results above, follow these verification steps:

Intake Processing Window: Arrestees undergoing initial booking, medical screening, and LiveScan fingerprinting are generally not indexed to public internet rosters until initial classification is completed.
Municipal Police Department Holds: Individuals arrested by local city police departments may be held temporarily at municipal holding cells before transfer to the primary county jail.
Facility Transfer or Pretrial Release: Detainees who have posted bond, received pretrial release, or been transferred to state prison (DOC) facilities are automatically removed from active county detention rosters.
Direct Facility Verification: For real-time intake confirmation, contact the Wapello County Jail booking desk directly at (641) 684-4350.

Record Corrections & Compliance Desk Initial review within 24–72 hours • Resolution within 5 business days

If you notice an outdated status, expunged criminal charge, or factual discrepancy, our compliance desk provides free verification against official court and sheriff sources.

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Primary Agency Registry

Facility profile

2. Jail Facility Information

Key physical location and contact channels for Wapello County detention facilities.

Facility Name: Wapello County Jail

Physical / Booking Location: 330 W 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Booking / Facility Phone: (641) 684-4350

Operating Agency: Don Phillips

Search guide

3. How to Search for an Inmate in Wapello County

Standard public record intake lookup procedures and timing notes.

To locate an individual detained in Wapello County, follow standard public record intake search procedures:

Online Booking Roster: Search the roster table above using the inmate’s full legal first and last name.
Verify Booking Details: Review the booking date, charges, assigned booking number, and bond status.
Central Booking Latency: If an individual was arrested recently, their public custody record may experience administrative latency while fingerprinting, medical intake classification, and agency transfers are completed. For immediate custody status on recent bookings, contact Wapello County Jail directly.

Educational Search Guide • Step-by-Step

How to Find an Inmate in County Jail

Need help navigating aliases, municipal police lockups vs. county jail jurisdictions, or central booking intake delays?

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Bail procedures

4. Bail & Bond Release Information

Bail payment methods and posting requirements for Wapello County.

Bail amounts in Wapello County are established by judicial bail schedules or set by a magistrate judge during an initial appearance arraignment.

Cash Bond: Paid in full directly at the detention facility bonding window. Exact cash, cashier’s checks, or certified funds may be required.

Surety Bail Bond: Secured through a state-licensed bail bond agent, typically requiring a 10% premium fee and collateral.

Pretrial Release Guidance • Statutory Rights

How Bail Bonds Work in County Jail

Understand Eighth Amendment excessive bail protections, 10% commercial surety fees vs. full cash bonds, and state statutory prohibitions.

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Trust accounts

5. Commissary & Inmate Account Deposits

Funding inmate accounts for hygiene, snacks, approved goods, and phone credit.

Reported Commissary Provider Wapello County Jail

Electronic Deposit & Commissary Vendor

JailATM

Third-party electronic deposit and trust account portal reported for detainees housed at Wapello County Jail. Confirm accepted transaction methods and current vendor status with facility staff before depositing.

Deposit Portal

1. Inmate ID / Booking #

Have full legal name and assigned booking or inmate ID number ready.

2. Confirm Facility

Select Wapello County Jail.

3. Fund Posting & Availability

Posting schedules, settlement windows, and commissary purchase cutoffs are determined by vendor clearance and local facility trust accounting reconciliation. Check the vendor portal for active delivery timeframes.

Alternative Deposit Methods & Local Policy Notice

Physical lobby and mailed deposit rules depend strictly on local facility regulations and security standards:

Lobby Kiosks: Where installed, automated kiosks located in the public detention lobby typically accept cash and debit/credit cards during public lobby operating hours. Check local facility hours before traveling.
Postal Money Orders: Policies vary by jurisdiction. Some facilities accept certified US Postal Money Orders payable to the detainee with their booking number, while others reject all mailed funds in favor of digital vendors. Never send cash or personal checks. Contact records staff to confirm money order eligibility.

Trust Account & Deposits • Policy Guide

Sending Money & Commissary to Inmates

Avoid transaction fee surcharges, understand facility trust accounting offsets, and verify approved electronic deposit vendors.

Read Commissary Guide

Communication

6. Inmate Mail & Phone Communication Rules

Mailing guidelines and telephone policies for Wapello County.

Reported Telecom Provider Wapello County Jail

Inmate Telephone System / Vendor

Prodigy Solutions

Inmates held in Wapello County cannot receive incoming phone calls. Outgoing telephone calls are typically placed collect or through prepaid calling accounts managed via Prodigy Solutions. Family and friends must register an advance-pay account to accept calls. Contact facility administration to confirm whether electronic messaging, tablet communications, or remote video visits are currently active.

All incoming correspondence is inspected for contraband by facility security staff prior to delivery.

Inmate Correspondence Dispatch Policy:

Detention facilities in Wapello County enforce strict incoming mail screening. Many county facilities now route non-legal letters through centralized digital scanning centers (such as Smart Communications, TextBehind, or MailSECURE) or dedicated P.O. Boxes, while others accept physical mail. Personal mail sent to an unauthorized address or containing prohibited items (cash, stickers, glitter, perfumed paper, polaroid photos) will be returned to sender or rejected as contraband.

To confirm approved mailing format and verified destination address before dispatching:

Call Facility Desk: (641) 684-4350

Physical Detention Center: 330 W 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA 52501 (Physical location only; verify postal routing before sending).

Communications Regulations • FCC Standards

Inmate Phone Calls & Mail Regulations

Learn about FCC inmate calling rate caps, postcard-only policies, contraband mail screening, and privileged attorney correspondence.

Read Communications Guide

Visitor rules

7. Visitation Rules & Scheduling

In-person and video visitation guidelines in Wapello County.

Facility Visitation Status & Policy Notice:

Specific visitation schedules, on-site visiting hours, and video visitation availability are set directly by Wapello County Jail. Because visiting rules, allowed days, and pre-registration requirements vary by housing assignment and facility operational status, always confirm current guidelines before traveling:

To confirm active visiting hours or scheduling requirements:

Call Facility Desk: (641) 684-4350

ID Requirement: All adult visitors must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport).

Minors: Children under 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult parent or documented legal guardian.

Facility Visitation Policy • Access Rules

County Jail Visitation Rules & Dress Code

Review mandatory government photo ID rules, prohibited attire dress codes, minor child accompaniment standards, and video kiosk reservation policies.

Read Visitation Guide

Court records

8. Courthouse & Case Docket Records

Clerk of court filings, hearing schedules, and case records.

Formal criminal charges, arraignment schedules, and court case dockets for individuals arrested in Wapello County are maintained by the local Clerk of Court.

Regional rosters

9. Surrounding & Regional County Jails

If an individual cannot be located in Wapello County, check custody records in nearby jurisdictions:

Marshall County Pottawattamie County Black Hawk County Lumpkin County Barry County Morrow County

Answers

10. Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding Wapello County jail rosters, booking procedures, and records.

How many inmates are currently detained in Wapello County?

According to verified public custody records as of the most recent verification on Oct 17, 2026, there are 117 individuals listed in Wapello County custody. Of these active records, 40 individuals have recorded booking dates within the trailing 30-day monitoring window.

What is the main jail facility in Wapello County and how can I contact them?

The primary detention facility is Wapello County Jail, located at 330 W 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA 52501. For booking verification, housing inquiries, or visitation scheduling, the facility desk can be reached at (641) 684-4350.

How do bail and bond postings work in Wapello County?

Bail is established according to the local judicial bond schedule or set by a magistrate judge during initial appearance hearings. Bail may be posted via cash directly at the detention facility or through state-licensed surety bail bond agents.

How frequently is the Wapello County custody roster updated?

Custody records for Wapello County are scheduled for automated daily synchronization from official public sheriff booking portals. The exact verification timestamp for Wapello County is displayed on the roster to ensure full data transparency.

Compliance & Sources

11. Data Source & Directory Disclaimers

Official sources, compliance disclosures, and Fair Credit Reporting Act notices.

This directory compiles public custody data from published agency sources in Wapello County, Iowa. This website is an independent public records index and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any law enforcement or government department.

FCRA Compliance Notice:

We are not a Consumer Reporting Agency under 15 U.S.C. § 1681. Information obtained from this site may not be used for employment, housing, or consumer credit decisions. To submit a removal request for sealed or expunged records, visit our Record Removal Request portal.

Facility Directory

Wapello County Detention