Newton Police Department
• Jamie N. Dorn, 30, of Newton was arrested at 8:09 p.m. Tuesday at 430 N. Eighth Ave. E. on a warrant for failure to appear in court for a review hearing for failure to pay child support. She was taken to the Jasper County Jail.
Jasper County Sheriff’s Office
• Megan D. Daniels, 31, of Newton and Natasha J. Cooper, 26, of Colfax each were arrested and charged with criminal trespass and possession of drug paraphernalia after authorities responded to a complaint at 4:21 a.m. Wednesday of subjects trespassing in a vacant rental property at 469 W. 24th St. N. in Newton. During the investigation, both Daniels and Cooper allegedly attempted to hide a metal smoking bong, and Daniels allegedly had five clonazepam pills and methamphetamine in her possession. Daniels was additionally charged with possession of prescription medication without a prescription and possession of methamphetamine. Both were taken to the Jasper County Jail.
• Arick R. Reese, 25, of Colfax was cited for having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle after authorities initiated a traffic stop at 11:04 p.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of East Plainsman Drive in Prairie City. He was taken to the Jasper County Jail.
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