A Mediapolis man has been arrested falling a sexual assault on Sunday morning according to the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office. 
On September 8th, 2024, deputies responded to Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center for a reported sexual assault. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with an adult female who advised she was sexually assaulted earlier that same morning in Mediapolis, IA.
Based on the victim’s statement, a search warrant was executed at 127 Maple Dr. in Mediapolis, IA. Items located at this residence confirmed that the victim was present at this address. The suspect, identified as Thomas Scot Armstrong (45 years old), was at home upon deputies’ arrival during the execution of the search warrant. Armstrong refused to speak to deputies about the alleged incident.
Armstrong was placed under arrest for Sex Abuse in the 3rd Degree, a Class C Felony in the State of Iowa. Armstrong faces up to 10 years in prison for the offense. Armstrong was transported by deputies to the Des Moines County Correctional Center and was given No Bond for this offense, which means Armstrong must see a judge prior to being released or issued a bond to secure his release.