March 29, 2024

Police Blotter

Newton Police Department

• James W. Bogue, 83, of Kellogg was cited with failure to obey a stop sign following a two-vehicle accident 9:24 a.m. Thursday. Bogue was traveling north on East Second Street North when he entered the intersection at North Second Avenue East and collided with another vehicle driven by Nicole D. Williams, 28, of Newton as she was turning left in the intersection. Bogue’s vehicle sustained an estimated $700 damage and Williams’ an estimated $1,500 damage.

• Nicole L. Hopwood, 41, of Kellogg was arrested on an Adel warrant for probation violation after authorities stopped her at 1:44 a.m. Saturday in the Hy-Vee parking lot and determined she was wanted on the warrant. She was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

• Terry W. Housley, 40, of Newton was arrested on a Jasper County warrant for probation violation after authorities located him at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the 200 block of East Seventh Street North. He was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

• Myishia V. Maxwell, 26, of Newton was charged with serious domestic assault after authorities responded to a report of a domestic fight at 3 a.m. May 11 at 1209 W. 16th St. S. #308. She was charged for allegedly striking a male in the back of the head with a glass, cutting him, and was released to appear in court.

• Jacob D. McCormack, 22, of Newton was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after authorities responded to a domestic disturbance at 10:05 p.m. May 13 at a residence in the 1000 block of East 12th Street North. Officers were given permission to enter the residence and observed a marijuana pipe in plain view. Officers then searched McCormack and found a glass pipe, a green leafy substance and a silver container McCormack indicated was his grinder. He was charged and released to appear in court.

• Lindsey M. McCoy, 28, of Baxter was charged with fifth-degree theft and criminal trespass after authorities responded to an incident at Walmart at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Employees stated they observed her concealing two hats, valued at a total of $21.23, in her purse and walking out of the store. She previously had been barred from Walmart property. McCoy was charged and released to appear in court.

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