Jordan Marcus Simon, convicted of Intimidation With a Dangerous Weapon and Dominion/Control of a Firearm by Felon in Des Moines County, failed to report back to the Ottumwa Residential Facility as required on Saturday.

Simon is a 29-year-old black male, height 5’10”, and weighs 272 pounds. He was admitted to the work release facility on June 15, 2023.

Persons with information on Simon’s whereabouts should contact local police.

For more information on the state’s work release program, please see Iowa Code 904.901-904.910

The Lee County Sherriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle crash in Keokuk Sunday, June 30th. Sarah Sparrow was travelling northbound on highway 218 at approximately 60 miles per hour when she was struck by Candie Davis’s car.

Davis was cited for failing to yield to the vehicle on the right and for failing to wear a seatbelt. Sparrow had minor cuts and bruises on her legs, while Davis was transported by EMS after stating that she could not feel the left side of her body.

No other injuries were observed and both vehicles were towed due to the damage.

Sunday, July 30^th the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident operated by Melanie Davis of Burlington, IA. Davis was traveling south in the 1700^th block of HWY 61 when she had a medical issue and passed out. The vehicle continued into the west ditch and through a cornfield coming to a stop when it struck a culvert in the north ditch of 175^th street. Davis was transported to the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center. No injuries were reported at the scene due to the accident.

On Friday, July 28th Lee County Sherriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle collision at HWY 218 and HWY 61. James Wilsey of Keokuk, IA sustained front passenger damage, while Dakota Nichols of Carthage, IL sustained damage to rear driver’s side of the vehicle. Nichols was waiting to make a right turn onto HWY 61 when he had to stop for a vehicle and was struck in the rear by Wilsey. It was determined when deputies arrived Wilsey, and the passenger had switched seats after the collision. It was determined Wilsey has a suspended driving status. Wilsey was cited for failure to stop in assured distance and driving under suspension. No injuries were observed or mentioned at the time of the accident.

Based on the most recent water quality tests finding higher than normal bacteria levels, swimming is not recommended at Bonnifield Lake in Waterworks Park located in Fairfield. Tests are conducted weekly, and the city will provide an update on Friday.

According to a post by the Keokuk Police Department, At 4:59pm yesterday, Officers responded to a call for service in which the reporting party stated shots were fired. This is believed to be a targeted incident and there was not an ongoing threat to the general public.