Authorities release traffic safety results

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In an effort to promote a safe and accident-free school year, the Newton Police Department — along with members of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol — conducted a multi-agency traffic safety event on Aug. 22. The traffic safety event was conducted in the 300 block of South 13th Avenue West and also in the 3000 block of North Fourth Avenue East. Seven officers from the Newton Police Department, the Iowa State Patrol and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department conducted the multi-agency enforcement effort. A total of 16 citations and 25 warnings were issued for speeding, no insurance, child restraint, seatbelt, registration violations and other non-moving violations. One individual was arrested and charged with driving while license suspended.