Nachtigals released from prison about eight months early
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Paige and Jim Nachtigal, who were convicted in March 2018 of abuse and torture of two of their adopted……
Crime
Armed robbery leads to high-speed chase
Independent Staff BURRTON—A suspect was arrested last week after an armed robbery at the Dollar General in Burrton that led to a police chase……
Police investigating two rape reports, one in Wal-Mart parking lot
Police are investigating a report of a rape occurring in the Wal-Mart parking lot, 1700 Block S. Kansas, on March 23. According to Newton……
North Newton police officers learn forensic interviewing technique
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Crime victims can’t always remember details of what happened to them, details that might help law-enforcement officers solve a crime,……
New Heart-to-Heart director has long journalism career
By Wendy Nugent, Newton Now Laura Kelly reported on the unpleasant underbelly of the world when she worked at The Wichita Eagle from 1981-2007, having……
Shooting victim makes up with suspect before police arrive
By Newton Now Staff What’s a mere flesh wound between friends? On the evening of Thursday, Jan. 24, Newton Police responded to a report……
Shooting and car theft Thursday leads to three arrests
By Newton Now Staff Three Newton residents sit in the Harvey County jail after accusations of attempted murder, aggravated robbery, and conspiracy to commit……
Running vehicle stolen from driveway
As temperatures drop, drivers often leave there vehicles running in their driveway to heat up before their early commute. That habit left one Newton……
Wrong house leads to human trafficking charges
By Newton Now Staff The arrests related to a failed prostitution attempt started out with a man knocking on the wrong door. On Dec…….
Inventory check lands officer in jail
A new city administrator doing inventory checks uncovered missing property, resulting in pending felony theft charges against a Sedgwick Police Officer. Ed Patton recently……