Sheriff's Report

     A two-vehicle accident took place on Dec. 3 at 4:03 p.m. on Highway 136. Deke Rodney Heister, 37, of Onslow was driving a 2002 GMC Sierra as he pursued Hunter Andrew Vanderlinden, 21, of LaCrosse, Wis., who was driving a 2009 Chevy Malibu in a road rage incident. Heister chased Vanderlinden at speeds of over 100mph, and sideswiped his car. Vanderlinden ended up on the shoulder of the roadway. Heister then approached Vanderlinden and held a knife to his throat before leaving the scene. Heister was apprehended a short time later and charged with going armed with intent, reckless driving, no insurance, and leaving the scene of an accident. Both drivers were uninjured. Vanderlinden’s vehicle sustained approximately $1,500 in damages; with Heister’s vehicle sustaining approximately $200 in damages.

     A two-vehicle accident took place on Nov. 25 at 11:59 p.m. near 50^th Avenue and 70^th Street. Harry James Otten, 19, of Oxford Junction, was driving a 1998 Toyota Camry. He reported to the Sheriff’s Deputy that he was run off the road by Griffin Houston Hansen, 19, of Cedar Rapids who was driving a 2015 Chrysler 200S. Hansen then collided with Otten, sending Otten into a utility pole owned by Maquoketa Valley Electric Coop. Hansen then fled the scene. Otten sustained minor injuries. Hansen’s injuries were unknown. Otten’s vehicle sustained approximately $5,000 in damages; while Hansen’s vehicle sustained approximately $100 in damages. Damage to the utility pole was reported at $369,982. Charges are pending against Hansen.

     A car versus deer accident took place on Dec. 1 at 6:38 p.m. on Highway 151. Jeremiah Michael Welch, 23, of Folsom, Calif., was driving a 2013 Honda Civic when he came in contact with a deer in the roadway. No injuries were reported. Welch’s vehicle sustained approximately $12,000 in damages.

     A car versus deer accident took place on Dec. 5 at 5:03 p.m. on Highway 151. Ethan Leslie Small, 25, of Bernard, was driving a 2014 Chevy Cruze LT when he came in contact with a deer in the roadway. No injuries were reported. Small’s vehicle sustained approximately $3,000 in damages.

     On Dec. 7 at 6:31 a.m., a Jones County Sheriff’s Deputy found an unoccupied overturned 2003 Chevy Silverado on 80^th Street. The vehicle is owned by Dane Clark, 32, of Anamosa. No injuries were reported. Clark’s vehicle sustained approximately $5,000 in damages.