March 29, 2024

Police Blotter

Newton Police Department

• A 13-year-old Newton female was charged with fourth-degree theft after authorities investigated a complaint of a missing iPhone reported at 6:33 p.m. Jan. 24. During the investigation, the victim identified the 13-year-old as a suspect, and the girl was found in possession of the phone, which was valued at $449. She was charged Wednesday and referred to juvenile court services.

• Kristie K. Blackburn, 43, of Newton was arrested at 10:34 p.m. Tuesday at 308 E. Eighth Street North after Newton police were notified that she was wanted on a Johnson County warrant for failure to appear for a show cause hearing on drug charges. She was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

• Shawn M. Cupples, 17, of Kellogg was charged with fifth-degree theft after authorities responded to a shoplifting complaint at 6:44 p.m. Saturday at Walmart. Cupples was charged for allegedly taking three DVDs out of cases and concealing them with a total value of $43.88. He was charged and referred to juvenile court services.

• Timothy D. Jacobs, 25, of Newton was arrested at 12:02 a.m. Wednesday at his residence at 1803 First Ave. E. #6 after local authorities received notification that he was wanted on a warrant from the Urbandale Police Department. He was transported to Colfax to be turned over to Urbandale police.

• Joshua J. White, 28, of Newton was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with official acts and driving while license barred after being stopped at 2:06 a.m. Tuesday in the 2800 block of North Fourth Avenue East for an equipment violation. He was given a warning for having an inoperable tail light and charged for allegedly driving without a valid driver's license, having a glass methamphetamine pipe and syringe and giving officers a different name. He was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

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