An Ottumwa man is facing misdemeanor charges after police responded to a report of disorderly behavior at a city park.
According to a criminal complaint, at approximately 10:20 p.m. on July 11, officers with the Ottumwa Police Department were dispatched to the public park on Church Street after a witness reported that 33-year-old T.R. Takauo of Ottumwa was urinating in public.
Court documents state the witness reported Takauo was urinating on a tree in the park. The complaint also alleges that he fell to the ground, exposing himself to the public.
According to court records, Takauo’s pants were halfway down his thighs while he was interacting with responding officers.
Law enforcement officers reported that Takauo appeared to be intoxicated in a public place. The criminal complaint states he had red, bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech, unsteady balance, and the odor of consumed alcoholic beverages coming from his person. Officers also reported finding him in possession of a half-full bottle of liquor.
Takauo was arrested and transported to the Wapello County Jail. He was later released after posting bond.
Court records show an order for continuance was entered for his initial appearance.
Takauo is charged with public nudity, a simple misdemeanor, and public intoxication, also a simple misdemeanor.
Source: Wapello County criminal complaint and court records.
