Two Men Arrested For Stealing TNA World Championship Belt

Two men were arrested this week for stealing the TNA World Heavyweight Championship belt and a replica at the TNA live event in Ottumwa, IA on August 18th. The Ottumwa Police Department received a report on August 20th that the belt, which was valued at $6,000 along with the replica valued at $400, was stolen during the event at the Bridgeview Center. Both the title belt and the replica have since been recovered.

33-year-old Joel Ryan Luke of Ottumwa was arrested yesterday and was released from the Wapello County Jail after posting $5000 bond. He was charged with theft in the 2nd degree, which is a class "D" felony.

39-year-old Forrest Courtney Jamison of Ottumwa was arrested today and was released from the Wapello County Jail after posting $3000 bond. He was charged with accessory after the fact, which is an aggravated misdemeanor.

Source: Heartland Connection

Whicker contributed to this article.