Police Blotter

Newton Police

Department

• Brett C. Jacobs, 27, of Newton was cited for reckless driving after his vehicle struck an unattended vehicle owned by Timothy J. Cottrell of Newton at 2:02 a.m. Sunday in the 300 block of West 12th Street South. Jacobs left the scene, but turned himself in to Newton police later that day. He was released to appear.

• Richard D. Palmer, 26, of Newton was charged with driving with a suspended license after he was stopped for speeding in the 1400 block of South 12th Avenue West at 2:12 p.m. Monday. Palmer also was cited for speeding and no proof of insurance. He was released to appear.

• James M. Pietz, 22, of Newton was charged Sunday with public intoxication, criminal mischief and trespassing after police received a complaint of an individual knocking on doors and causing damage at 1309 W. 12th St. S. in Newton. Pietz tested a blood alcohol level of .174. Damage to the doors was estimated at $600. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Dennis U. Rice, 35, of Newton, was arrested Saturday at 207 S. 15th Ave. W., for domestic assault that allegedly occurred on Friday. A female victim came to Skiff Medical Center and accused Rice of kicking her in the head. Rice was charged with domestic assault simple, and taken to the Jasper County Jail.

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