Newton Police

Department

• James A. Bonnett, 28, of Newton was charged with two counts of fifth-degree theft after authorities responded to a shoplifting complaint at 3:49 p.m. Friday at Hy-Vee. Bonnett was charged for allegedly entering Hy-Vee twice, at 8:51 a.m. and 3:25 p.m. Friday, and taking pizza and cookies from the deli area without paying for them. The total value of the items was $33. Employees obtained his license plate number, and police located Bonnett at his home at 2305 E. 19th St. N. #7A. He was charged and released to appear in court.