March 19, 2024

Police Blotter

Newton Police Department

• Ryan F. Riggs, 30, of Newton, is charged with consumption/intoxication in public places after authorities were called to the 100 block of First Street South at 12:55 a.m. Sunday. Officers saw Riggs and his friends standing in the road and they appeared intoxicated and causing a disturbance. Officers called a cab to take them home, but saw the cab at Kum & Go with the individuals outside of the car. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Hailey A. Riggs, 25, of Newton, is charged with consumption/intoxication in public places after authorities were called to the 100 block of First Street South at 12:55 a.m. Sunday. Officers saw Riggs and her friends standing in the road and they appeared intoxicated and causing a disturbance. Officers called a cab to take them home, but saw the cab at Kum & Go with the individuals outside of the car. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Brandon J. Franzen, 30, of Des Moines, is charged with consumption/intoxication in public places after authorities were called to the 100 block of First Street South at 1:14 a.m. Sunday. Officers saw Franzen and his friends standing in the road and they appeared intoxicated and causing a disturbance. Officers called a cab to bring take home, but saw the cab at Kum & Go with the individuals outside of the car. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.