Sheriff

The Jefferson County Sheriff?s Office arrested Christopher Dean Jordan, 24, of Ottumwa at 1:29 a.m. Sunday in Batavia for contempt of court.

The sheriff?s office responded to an accident at 9:37 p.m. Saturday on Old Highway 34. A 2007 Honda Civic driven by Allison Raines, 1604 Indian Creek Circle, was eastbound when it struck a deer. Estimated damages to the vehicle are $2,500.

The sheriff?s office responded to an accident at 6:29 p.m. Friday near 1800 Highway 34. A 2002 Chevy Trailblazer driven by Rebecca Ann Tucker of Keosauqua was westbound when it struck a deer. Estimated damages to the vehicle are $4,000.

The sheriff?s office responded to an accident at 11:11 p.m. Friday near 1500 270th St. A 2000 Audi A6 Quattro driven by Roger Lee Baird, 801 N. 10th St., was eastbound when it struck a deer. Estimated damages are $2,000 to the vehicle.

The sheriff?s office responded to an accident at 2:47 p.m. Sunday in the parking north of The Raj. According to the accident report, a 2000 Ford van driven by Thomas Gregory James, 1008 North B St., was backing into the lot when it struck Sherry Lee Hogue?s 2000 Toyota Camry. Estimated damages are $1,500 to James? vehicle and $2,000 to Hogue?s vehicle.