March 19, 2024

Police Blotter

Newton Police

Department

• Carah A. Leavens, 26, of Newton, was arrested on two Jasper County warrants for failure to appear after authorities were called to 219 E. 13th St. N. at 6 a.m. Wednesday. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Leah G. Murphy, 24, of Agency, is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of controlled substance after authorities were called to 414 W. Eighth St. S. at 3:21 p.m. Tuesday. Officers were called because Murphy had marijuana and a marijuana pipe in her possession. She admitted both items were hers. She was cited and released to appear.