April 17, 2024

Police Blotter

Newton Police Department

• Jean E. Wood, 33, of Prairie City was taken into custody at the adult probation office on a warrant issued for a probation violation for a burglary charge at 4:14 p.m Wednesday. She was brought to the Jasper County Jail.

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