NEWTON – A Newton man is facing several charges after police say he was involved in a domestic assault incident.

According to the Newton Police Department, on Sunday, September 28, at around 8:42am, officers spoke with a female regarding an investigation into a domestic assault involving a weapon. The investigation led officers to identify 44-year-old Tyree Lee Young as the suspected offender.

Young was located at 912 1st St. N. and arrested without incident with the assistance of the Newton Police Department SWAT team. A search warrant at Young’s residence led to the seizure of a firearm, ammunition, an illegal controlled substance, and drug paraphernalia.

Young was transported to the Jasper County Jail and charged with:

• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Simple Misdemeanor)
• Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana 1st Offense (Serious Misdemeanor) 
• Harassment 1st Degree (Aggravated Misdemeanor)
• Domestic Abuse Assault – 3rd or Subsequent Offense (Class D Felony)
• Dominion/Control of Firearm/Offensive Weapon by Felon (Class D Felony)

Authorities say this was an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the public.