• James M. Fallon, 47, of Newton, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after authorities were called to 315 W. Fourth St. S. # 3 at 9:47 p.m. Dec. 10. Officers were on a welfare check when they smelled a strong smell of marijuana. Officers searched the property and Fallon told them he had a meth pipe and marijuana pipe in the residence. He cited and released to appear.
• Tracie A. R. McFarland, 29, of Newton, is charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief after authorities were called to 707 S. Fifth Ave. E. at 5 p.m. Dec. 9. Officers spoke with the victim who said that McFarland had broke the shift handle in his vehicle along with throwing items in it. McFarland said she threw items but did not break anything. The total of the damage is $273.92. She was cited and released to appear.
• Paula M. McKenzie, 49, of Prairie City, is charged with fourth-degree theft after authorities were called to Hy-Vee at 5:50 p.m. Dec. 16. Officers spoke with an employee who said that McKenzie had a cart of merchandise and left without paying. McKenzie said she had been on the phone arguing and walked out without paying. The total of the items was $245.23. She was cited and released to appear.