March 28, 2024

Police Blotter

Newton Police Department

• Michael R. Flynn, 58, of Kellogg was cited for driving with a suspended license after officers stopped him at 4:39 p.m. Tuesday in the 1400 block of First Avenue East for driving without a taillight. He was given a warning about the taillight and released to appear.

• Krystal M. House, 23, of Newton was charged with fifth-degree theft after police were dispatched to Walmart around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. House allegedly stole $17.80 worth of candy and fake finger-nails. She was released to appear.

• Michael L. Schroeder, 25, of Newton was charged with driving with a revoked license and was cited for driving without a safety belt after officers stopped him at 4:06 p.m in the 100 block of East 12th Street South for a traffic stop. Monday. During the traffic stop, officers determined his license was revoked. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

Prairie City Police Department

• Antonio Blackburn, 29, of Prairie City was arrested and charged with domestic assault after authorities were dispatched at 11:58 p.m. Feb. 12 to 300 W. Fifth St. #4 for a domestic disturbance. Blackburn allegedly assaulted a 26-year-old Prairie City woman by pushing her down and kicking her. Blackburn also allegedly cut himself after breaking a mirror and rubbed his blood on the victim’s face. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.

• Lisa K. Olson, 45, of Prairie City was arrested at 7:39 p.m. March 14 on an outstanding arrest warrant from the Pleasant Hill Police Department for third-degree harassment. Olson was located at her residence, arrested and transported to the Polk County line, where she was picked up by Pleasant Hill police.

• Todd William Phillips, 32, of Prairie City was arrested 11:25 p.m. March 15 on an outstanding Jasper County warrant for failure to appear for fingerprinting. Phillips was located at his residence, arrested and transported to the Jasper County Jail.

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