Newton Police Blotter

• Jay E. Christy, 53, of Newton was charged with domestic assault serious Oct. 15 at 10:58 a.m. for an incident on Oct. 14 at 10; 49 p.m., when officers were called to 604 E. 27th St. S., in reference to a domestic assault. Christy allegedly jumped on the back of the victim and grabbed her left arm before leaving the premises. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Kristie K. Duckworth Blackburn was arrested on an Iowa City Police warrant for failure to appear in court for a show cause hearing after officers were called to 308 E. Eighth St. N. at 8:29 p.m. Monday in reference to a prowler. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.