An Ottumwa woman was arrested after authorities said she broke into a home and stole items last month.
35-year-old Britny Jackson was charged with third-degree burglary (Class D felony) and three counts of unlawful possession of a prescription drug (serious misdemeanor).
Court records say Jackson broke into a residence on the 1300 block of North Wapello Street in the early morning hours of March 24. Jackson allegedly took belongings from the home and put them in a vehicle near the front of the residence. Police say video surveillance recorded footage of the burglary.
According to court documents, a purse identified as Jackson’s was located in the vehicle. The bag was searched, and authorities allegedly found a prescription bottle with two clear plastic baggies containing amphetamine, alprazolam, and diazepam.
A warrant for Jackson’s arrest was issued on March 28, and she was taken into custody on April 6.
Jackson was transported to the Wapello County Jail and released after posting a $5,000 bond. She has a preliminary hearing scheduled for April 16.
