An Ottumwa man was arrested after police say he fired a gun in the vicinity of another man in order to scare him.
Timothy Darrah, 59, has been charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon (Class D felony), assault while displaying a dangerous weapon (aggravated misdemeanor), reckless use of a firearm (simple misdemeanor), and discharging weapons (simple misdemeanor).
On October 12th at approximately 4:45 AM, court records say Darrah intentionally discharged a single round from his handgun in the direction of the victim. Police say Darrah fired the gun to invoke fear in the victim. The incident took place at a hotel on Roemer Drive in Ottumwa.
Darrah was taken into custody and transported to the Wapello County Jail where he is being held on no bond.
Darrah has a preliminary hearing scheduled for October 20th. He’s been ordered not to have any contact with the victim.
