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ATV/UTV Ordinance Information

Properly equipped ATVs and UTVs can now be operated within City limits and on any street/highway within the City limits with the following limitations and prohibitions:

• No ATVs and UTVs allowed on First Avenue (Highway 6)
  • Exceptions - UTVs and ATVs may be o...

Newton Police Department Disorderly Conduct Arrest

During the October 3, 2022 City Council meeting a Newton resident, later identified as Noah Petersen, requested to make a public comment during the designated citizen participation portion of the City Council agenda. Petersen approached the podium and beg...

Traffic Stop/Impaired Driving Investigation Body Cam Footage

View body cam footage from the Newton Police Department.

Newton Police Department Traffic Stop/Impaired Driving Investigation

8/31/2022 Initial Statement

At approximately 12:12 a.m. on August 28, 2022, Newton Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for driving with its high beam headlights on. The driver was identified as 19-year-old Tayvin Galanakis. 

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