CRESTVIEW — A Crestview High School geography teacher was arrested Tuesday night after crashing his vehicle into a power pole and registering a blood alcohol level of more than three times the legal limit, according to an Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.

Jon J. Jacobs, who is 52, was charged with driving under the influence and battery on an officer.

Two Okaloosa sheriff’s deputies found Jacobs “slumped behind the wheel” of his vehicle at 6:25 p.m. on Hilary Street with the keys in the ignition but the motor off, according to a new release.

READ Jacobs' arrest report.

Jacobs appeared to be intoxicated and ignored three commands to stay in the car. When he got out, he “forcefully shoved” both deputies and then tripped and fell into a ditch. Jacobs repeatedly ignored orders to stop and show the deputies his hands. During the struggle, Jacobs hit one of the deputies in the face and was finally handcuffed, the report said.

Jacobs has taught for Okaloosa County schools since 2006 and at Crestview High School for the past two years. Prior to teaching at Crestview, he worked at some of the district’s alternative schools, School District Spokesman Henry Kelley said.

Jacobs, who was not in the classroom on Wednesday, has taken personal leave for the rest of this week, Kelley said.

“It’s unclear when he will return,” Kelley said. “Clearly, this is a serious allegation. We will take appropriate action once we get a report from law enforcement.”

Jacobs faces additional charges from the Florida Highway Patrol.