March 18, 2024

Police Blotter

Newton Police

Department

• Casey J. Brandt, 33, of Newton, was arrested on a Jasper County warrant after authorities were called at 9:35 p.m. Thursday to 1503 W. 17th St. S. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Eric M. Pender, 23, of Newton, was arrested on a Poweshiek County warrant after authorities pulled him over at 12:20 a.m. Saturday in the 500 block of First Avenue East. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Daniel J. Benson, 31, of Kellogg, is charged with fifth-degree criminal mischief after authorities were called at 9 p.m. Thursday to 904 N. Sixth Ave. E. Officers spoke with the victim who said Benson had attempted to take a generator from his camper. While trying to do that, Benson broke the lock on the chain, which was valued at $25. He was cited and released to appear.