OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man is behind bars after authorities say he attempted to run a woman off a roadway following a threat to kill her.

According to court records, 41-year-old Kendrick Jackson of Ottumwa texted the female victim on June 2nd stating he was going to kill her. Police say Jackson had followed the victim from her workplace and he had sent multiple messages over previous days with threats to injure her.

Jackson allegedly attempted to drive the victim off the road in Oskaloosa later on. It is alleged that Jackson exited his vehicle at the intersection of A Avenue and Market Street in Oskaloosa and attempted to open the victim’s passenger door.

Court records show that a no-contact order was issued for Jackson and the victim in June 2024. Jackson and the victim have two children together.

Ultimately, Jackson was arrested and charged with Assault committed by a person against whom a protective order is issued, a Class D felony, as well as attempted second-degree burglary, a Class D felony, and several misdemeanors, including first-degree harassment, domestic abuse assault display or use of a weapon, and violation of a no contact/protective order. He was transported to the Mahaska County Jail.