Newton Police Department

• Jozef M. Elbino, 31, of Des Moines was charged with driving while license suspended, operation without registration and failure to have insurance after authorities stopped him at 4:50 p.m. Sunday at Highway 14 and South 12th Avenue West after observing a passenger possibly drinking beer in the car. The police determined Elbino did not have a valid driver’s license and saw an open can of beer in the car. The passenger — Aurr B. Deng, 30, of Des Moines — was cited with open container. She was released to appear in court, and Elbino was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Christopher B. Hasselbrink, 21, of Newton was arrested and charged with public intoxication, third offense, after authorities responded to a complaint at 8:49 p.m. Tuesday of a possibly intoxicated male in a hallway at 209 N. Second Ave. W. Hasselbrink smelled of alcohol, and a breath test indicated a blood alcohol content of .232. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.