March 19, 2024

Police Blotter

Newton Police Department

• Joshua L. Wielard, 25, of Grinnell, is charged with forgery after authorities were called to Casey's at 1018 First Ave. E. at 9:53 p.m. Nov. 4. Officers spoke with an employee who
said that Wielard tried to buy two Visa Gift cards for $100 total but the transaction would not go through so he selected a $50 Verizon gift card which was accepted. He did not have permission to use the cards that had been stolen from a vehicle a few hours before. Wielard was located in Grinnell at 12:01 a.m. Friday. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.