OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man is in custody after authorities say he damaged another person’s property and resisted arrest when apprehended.

According to court records, the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of criminal mischief on January 15 at approximately 7:27pm. Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Albia road and found 48-year-old Jason Pierson, who allegedly admitted to damaging a security camera that belonged to the victim. The estimated cost to replace the camera was roughly $30.

When officers attempted to arrest Pierson, he reportedly failed to comply with their orders, resisting by pulling his arms away, which led to a struggle that resulted in one officer sustaining a small laceration to their face.

Ultimately, Pierson was arrested and taken to the Wapello County Jail, where he remains in custody. He is charged with Assault on Persons in Certain Occupations Causing Bodily Injury (class D felony), Interference with Official Acts Causing Bodily Injury (serious misdemeanor), and 5th Degree Criminal Mischief (simple misdemeanor). Pierson’s bond has been set at $5,000.