March 19, 2024

Police Blotter

Newton Police Department

• Breanna R. Bragg, 24, of Newton, was arrested on a Jasper County warrant after authorities were called at 3:14 p.m. Sunday to 403 S. Third Ave. E. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• John M. Singleton, 53, of Sioux Falls, S.D., is charged with operating while under the influence after authorities were called at 1 a.m. Thursday to 4400 S. 22nd Ave. E. Officers were called about an intoxicated driver who was all over the road. Officers were told the vehicle had also driven into the ditch. Officers made contact with Singleton. He was talking fast and had over exaggerated movements. He told officers he was driving in a flood and had a hard time driving. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.