March 28, 2024

Police Blotter

Newton Police Department

• Jessica M. Thomason, 29, of Colfax was charged with second-offense operating while intoxicated after authorities stopped her for a headlight issue at 1:50 p.m. Friday in the 100 block of First Avenue East. Officers noticed an odor of alcohol, and Thomason had a blood alcohol content of .168. She was released to appear and given a warning for the headlight.

• Amber N. Tinius, 25, of Baxter was charged with operating while intoxicated after officers were informed at 12:09 a.m. Saturday of a vehicle driving in the middle lane in the 1800 block East Fifth Street North. Officers stopped Tinius for a brake light issue, and she had a blood alcohol content of .115. She was released to appear.

• Jessica M. Stoulil, 22, of Newton was charged with fifth-degree theft after police were called to Walmart at 3:48 p.m. Friday. Stoulil, an employee of Walmart, allegedly stole $131.81 worth of merchandise by taking items from the store and then returning them for a gift card. She was released to appear.

• Tyree J. Yellow Elk, 18, of Newton was charged with public intoxication and possession of drug paraphernalia at 11:32 p.m. Friday after officers were called to the Emerson High area. Officers observed Yellow Elk smelled of alcohol, and he had a blood alcohol content of .131. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Bedrikk M. Fisher, 18, of Marshalltown was taken was into custody on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court for driving while license suspended at 3 a.m. Saturday. He was picked up in Polk County and transferred to the Jasper County Jail.

Jasper County Sheriff’s Office

• Jeffery S. Winchell, 47, of Newton was arrested for driving while license revoked at 6:07 p.m. Friday after officers initiated a traffic stop and discovered that his license had been revoked. Winchell was taken to Jasper County Jail.

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