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Newton Police Department

• Pamela R. Claseman, 58, of Newton was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana after officers were called to 1800 W. Fourth St. N #13B to investigate a odor of marijuana at 2:48 p.m. Sunday. While investigating, officers allegedly discovered a baggie of marijuana and a plastic soda bottle that had been converted into a smoking pipe inside the apartment unit. She was released to appear.

• Dale W. Hansen, 51, of DeWitt was cited for failure to have maintain control of his vehicle after officers were called to the 164 eastbound on-ramp of Interstate 80 at 6:10 p.m. Monday. Hansen allegedly swerved to miss other vehicles, lost control, and struck a light pole, causing about $2,000 worth of damages to the pole. His vehicle damage was estimated at $3,000. No injuries were reported.

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