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Ottumwa Woman Accused of Intentionally Driving Car into Gas Pump

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An Ottumwa woman has been charged with a felony after police say she intentionally rammed a gas pump on Friday.

42-year-old Rhonda Shelton was charged with first-degree criminal mischief, a Class C felony, and reckless driving.

Court records say at 7:40 PM, Shelton deliberately drove into a vehicle and a gas pump at 1001 East Main Street in Ottumwa. Police say it costs $15,000 to replace the damaged pump.

Shelton was arrested and transported to the Wapello County Jail and was later freed after posting bond.

Shelton has a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 22nd.

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