On Sunday, October 25, members of the Tama County Sheriff's Office, the Mid-Iowa Drug Task Force and the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms arrested Jason Troy Harriman, 35, at his residence in rural Traer.

He was charged with being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, a Class D Felony, in violation of state law, and faces federal prosecution as well. The arrest was the product of a sting in which it is alleged Harriman, who was out on bond on state charges of Attempted Murder, First-Degree Burglary, Willful Injury and Felon in Possession of a Firearm, purchased a semi-automatic handgun from an undercover officer. Harriman's bond was revoked on the existing state charges and set at $200,000.00 cash. Additional bond was set on the new state charge at $50,000.00 cash. A federal no bond detainer was placed on him pending federal indictment. As with all persons charged with a criminal offense, Harriman is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

On Friday, October 23, the Assistant County Attorney, Mike Marquess had made a court appearance to request that Harriman be put on electronic surveillance and house arrest. The judge granted the request after a lengthy hearing. The Department of Human Services also was in court to be put in control of the visitations between Harriman and his children, requesting that the visitation would be at the discretion of DHS and at the very least be supervised.

Marquess believes that the decisions from Friday's court hearings are what prompted Harriman to purchase the firearm.

The undercover officer approached Harriman at his residence and sold him the firearm after Harriman was placed on house arrest and GPS monitoring.

Dawn Harriman has been receiving help from a domestic violence agency that had helped her find safe placement and protection for her and her children.

The $10,000 bond that Harriman put up for a surety bond following the initial charges against him will not be returned to him.