April 23, 2024

Police Blotter

Newton Police

Department

• Angela M. Dreesman, 41, of Grinnell was charged with operating while intoxicated at 1:21 a.m. Wednesday after officers discovered her vehicle in the 1400 block of North Eighth Avenue Place East. Dreesman failed the sobriety test and registered a BAC of .243. She had struck a tree at the entrance of Maytag Park and had fallen asleep. Damage to her vehicle was estimated at $1,500, and damage to the tree was estimated at $100. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Olivia J. Doonan, 15, of Newton was charged with criminal mischief after officers were called to Aurora Heights Park at 9:19 p.m. Oct. 16 for a fight in progress. Doonan allegedly kicked a vehicle, causing an estimated $100 damage. She was referred to juvenile authorities.

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