Newton Police
Department
• Byron J. Lackey, 25, of Newton, is charged with driving while license revoked after authorities pulled him over in the 200 block of First Avenue West at 9:54 p.m. Tuesday. Officers ran his plates and found his license to be revoked. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.
• Ashley L. Stevens, 29, of Newton, was arrested on a Poweshiek County warrant for failure to appear, at the KFC at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday. A Poweshiek County deputy saw her and knew that she was wanted. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.
• Chad E. Berry, 32, of Newton, was arrested on Jasper County warrants for domestic assault and failure to appear after authorities were called to Wal-Mart at 12:50 a.m. Oct. 17. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.
• Derek L. Gladson, 26, of Altoona, is charged with disorderly conduct after authorities were called to the Scoreboard Bar at 10:23 p.m. Oct. 17. Officers were called for a fight and spoke with the bouncer who said that Gladson had been banned from the bar. When asked to leave Gladson fought the owner and threw a trash can at the employees. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.
• Sally L. Urias, 54, of Newton, is charged with possession of controlled substance after authorities were called to 544 S. 13th Ave. E. at 8 a.m. Oct. 2. Officers were contacted by a manager about a medication theft. On Oct. 6, Urias spoke with police and admitted to taking the medication to try to stay awake. She was cited and released to appear.
• Nicholas J. McAlister, 24, of Newton, is charged with simple misdemeanor interference with official acts and public intoxication after authorities were called to the 800 block of E. 11th St. N. at 2:14 a.m. Oct. 18. Officers were called about a man walking around in their back yard. Officers found McAlister walking around and when he saw the officers he attempted to run away. He was told several times to stop but refused and was tazed. He continued to resist while being handcuffed and placed in the patrol vehicle. Officers smelled alcohol on him as well as having water, bloodshot eyes, poor balance and slurred speech. He also had a bag with alcohol bottles in it. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.
• A 15-year-old juvenile is charged with fifth-degree criminal mischief after authorities were called to Emerson Hough School at 10:15 a.m. Sept. 26. Officers were called about a student to became upset and ran out of the building. While leaving, he hit the door which bent two door hinges beyond repair. The cost of replacement is $100. He was taken into custody and released to his parent/guardian.
• Larry, G. Shepard, 57, of Kansas City, Mo., is charged with improper use of lanes after authorities were called to the 1100 block of Highway 14 South at 6:12 a.m. Oct. 19. Shepard was driving in the left lane when he went to turn right and hit Charles W. Pierce, who was driving in the right lane. Pierce had approximately $100 in damage while Shepard had approximately $2,000. He was cited and released to appear.