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Man with hammer reportedly threatens deputy

Heard on: Jasper County Law Enforcement
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shot by North Third and East Eighth.
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N 3rd Ave E & E 8th St N, Newton, IA 50208
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As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Newton were dispatched to a disturbance near North Third Avenue East and East Eighth Street North involving a male carrying a hammer who was not cooperating when asked to leave the area. The individual reportedly threatened an officer with the hammer before the situation was reported as under control.

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