NEWTON – A standoff in Newton yesterday involving a suspect wielding a sword ended peacefully when a SWAT Team intervened.

The Newton Police Department says that on Sunday, May 17, they received a report of an assault at 935 East 15th Street North. The victim stated that a man had threatened to kill him, punched him repeatedly, knocked him to the ground, and stole his wallet.

Yesterday, officers went to the suspect’s residence to make contact. The man allegedly threatened officers through the door and then appeared with a sword before retreating inside. Negotiations with the suspect were unsuccessful, and the Newton SWAT Team was activated. After multiple warnings, officers discharged less-lethal gas into the residence. The man surrendered within minutes.

The man was identified as 57-year-old Brent William Deppe. He was taken to MercyOne Newton Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries, and then transported to the Jasper County Jail. He is charged with 2nd Degree Robbery (class C felony), Interference with Official Acts with a Weapon (class D felony), and 1st Degree Harassment (aggravated misdemeanor).