March 29, 2024

Police Blotter

Newton Police Department

• Nathan J. Etter, 21, of Kellogg, is charged with fifth-degree criminal mischief after authorities were called to 1453 N. 11th Ave. E. at 8:13 p.m. Sunday. Officers responded to a report of a slashed tire. Two witnesses stated that Etter slashed the tire. It was the result of an ongoing issue between Etter and the victim. The tire was valued at approximately $100. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Adrian L. Fowler, 26, of Newton, is charged with harassment of a public officer and driving with a suspended license after authorities were called to the 500 Block of North Sixth Avenue East at 4:29 p.m. Tuesday. Officers observed Fowler driving and knew her driver’s license was suspended. After questioning her when she parked, she stated that she had not been driving and that her father had given her a ride. Officers spoke with her father who stated that he did not give a ride. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Parker S. McCormick, 18, of Newton, is charged with domestic assault after authorities were called to 400 E. 25th St. S. at 5:27 a.m. Monday. Officers responded to a call and were told that McCormick had been assaulted by the victim after she tried to kick open a door and scratched him. He responded by punching her in the face causing a bloody lip. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Ashley M. McCormick, 20, of Newton, is charged with domestic assault after authorities were called to 400 E. 25th St. S. at 5:27 a.m. Monday. Officers found McCormick had attempted to kick open a door and scratched the victim leaving a red mark on the left side of his neck. She was then punched in the face by the victim. McCormick was very uncooperative, pulling away and resisting commands. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Beau J. Stejskal, 18, of Newton, is charged with operating while intoxicated, second offense and interference with official acts after authorities were called to McDonald’s at Love’s Travel Stop at 5:17 a.m. Tuesday. Officers found Stejskal in the drive-thru at McDonald’s smelling strongly of alcohol with bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Employees stated that Stejskal went through the drive-thru twice and almost hit the building. Stejskal refused all sobriety tests and had a prior OWI on July 7, 2014. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Marcia J. Winningham, 55, of Newton, is charged with driving while license revoked after authorities pulled her over at 1600 First Ave E. at 1:25 a.m. Sunday. Officers performed a traffic stop and found the Winningham‘s driver’s license was revoked for a drug related conviction. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.