Public Safety
Traer man back in jail after attempting to buy a gun
Posted on Oct 28, 2009 by Admin.
Jason Harriman
Jason Harriman of rural Traer is back in jail on charges he tried to kill his ex-wife after he tried to buy a gun, the sheriff’s office said.
Harriman, 35, was charged with first-degree burglary, attempted murder, willful injury, and bring a felon in possession of a firearm after a Sept. 27 incident involving his former wife.
Freed after posting $100,000 bond, Harriman was arrested Sunday at his home after he tried to buy a semi-automatic handgun from an undercover officer, according to the Tama County Sheriff’s Office.
Harriman’s bail on the original charges was revoked and raised to $200,000. Bail on a new, additional count of receiving, transporting, or possessing a firearm as a felon was set at $50,000 cash
Harriman remained in the Tama County Jail Wednesday.
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GrandpaR
29. Oct, 2009
lights on, but no one's home.
mrwatt
02. Nov, 2009
this might be a person who seems to enjoy being locked up.
Ann_Onamouse
02. Nov, 2009
His ex-wife must be terrified, and I hope he stays locked up, for her sake.