A Bussey man was arrested in rural Mahaska County for 3rd degree sexual abuse.

The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 1000 block of 300 Street in rural Mahaska County regarding an assault. As a result of the investigation 57-year-old Douglas Wade Pettyjohn of Bussey was arrested and charged with one count of 3rd degree sexual abuse, a Class C felony, and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. According to Mahaska County Sheriff Russell Van Renterghem and court records the victim was identified as an adult female. Pettyjohn allegedly hugged the victim and attempted to kiss her. The victim turned away, and Pettyjohn allegedly attempted to hug the victim a second time and touched her inappropriately. The victim managed to escape. The investigation is ongoing. Pettyjohn was booked into the Mahaska County Jail. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office assisted.