NEWTON, Iowa — Authorities arrested a man and woman on Tuesday, both suspects in a mail theft investigation that had been ongoing since early January. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began when local residents reported stolen mail, followed by the unauthorized use of credit cards and checks.
The suspects, identified as 32-year-old John Davis and 30-year-old Lauren Parkison, are from Newton. Investigators quickly connected them to the crimes after victims reported fraud linked to stolen mail. The sheriff’s office was able to trace the vehicles used by the suspects.
On Tuesday, officials located the couple at an apartment complex in Newton. When authorities approached, Davis attempted to flee the scene, but was apprehended shortly after returning to an apartment believed to be connected to him and Parkison. Parkison was detained on the spot.
A search warrant was executed at the apartment, and two vehicles were seized for further investigation. The couple faces a series of charges related to their alleged involvement in the thefts and fraud.
Charges for John Davis:
Violation of NCO (No Contact Order) – Simple Misdemeanor
Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Misdemeanor
Theft 3rd Degree – Aggravated Misdemeanor
Theft 5th Degree – Simple Misdemeanor
Unauthorized Credit Card x6 – Aggravated Misdemeanor
Identity Theft < $1500 x6 – Aggravated Misdemeanor
Identity Theft > $1500-$10,000 – Class D Felony
Forgery x1 – Class D Felony
Interference – Simple Misdemeanor
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Marijuana x2 – Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Simple Misdemeanor
False ID – Simple Misdemeanor
Charges for Lauren Parkison:
Violation of NCO – Simple Misdemeanor
Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Misdemeanor
Theft 2nd Degree – Class D Felony
Theft 3rd Degree x2 – Aggravated Misdemeanor
Theft 4th Degree – Serious Misdemeanor
Theft 5th Degree – Simple Misdemeanor
Unauthorized Credit Card x6 – Aggravated Misdemeanor
Both suspects are currently in custody, facing serious charges stemming from their alleged involvement in multiple thefts and fraudulent activities. Authorities continue to investigate the case.