A Van Buren County deputy arrested a Fairfield man Sunday morning after responding to a report of a suspicious individual possibly armed with a firearm at the Milton Jet Stop.
According to a press release from the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred March 1, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m. A deputy arrived at the convenience store and encountered a man exiting the building carrying a soft pistol case. The deputy identified the individual as 55 year old Randy C. Reid of Fairfield.
Authorities stated Reid has an extensive criminal history that includes multiple felony convictions. Upon investigation, the deputy found Reid in possession of a Ruger 9mm pistol and two loaded magazines. The firearm was later determined to have been reported stolen in the Des Moines metro area.
Reid was taken into custody and charged with possession of a firearm by a felon and trafficking in firearms.
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office noted that a criminal charge is an accusation and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.