The Jasper County Sheriff's Office released new information Monday in a Colfax standoff.Officials said Paul Deaton, 55, barricaded himself in his home on South Montgomery Street at 10:20 a.m. Saturday. The standoff ended shortly before 3 p.m.Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty said Deaton is charged with domestic assault/weapon, first-degree harassment and interference with official acts.According to authorities, the standoff began as a domestic situation. The Iowa State Patrol sent a crisis negotiator to assist the Jasper County Sheriff's Office with the standoff. Family members were inside the home when the standoff began, but authorities said they were able to leave quickly and safely.Authorities said they attempted to remove Deaton from the home using teargas and that he left the home before responding officers resorted to using firearms.The Jasper County Sheriff's Office said there were no injuries. However, Deaton was taken to a local hospital to be evaluated.Deaton is being held in the Jasper County Jail in lieu of a $2,000 bond.

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office released new information Monday in a Colfax standoff.

Officials said Paul Deaton, 55, barricaded himself in his home on South Montgomery Street at 10:20 a.m. Saturday. The standoff ended shortly before 3 p.m.


Jasper County Sheriff John Halferty said Deaton is charged with domestic assault/weapon, first-degree harassment and interference with official acts.

According to authorities, the standoff began as a domestic situation. The Iowa State Patrol sent a crisis negotiator to assist the Jasper County Sheriff's Office with the standoff.

Family members were inside the home when the standoff began, but authorities said they were able to leave quickly and safely.

Authorities said they attempted to remove Deaton from the home using teargas and that he left the home before responding officers resorted to using firearms.

The Jasper County Sheriff's Office said there were no injuries. However, Deaton was taken to a local hospital to be evaluated.

Deaton is being held in the Jasper County Jail in lieu of a $2,000 bond.