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(Newton, IA) -- The Newton Police Department is investigating after a body was discovered Monday night.
Authorities say the deceased adult was found at a residence in the 1200 block of North 4th Avenue East. The discovery was made during the execution of a search warrant at the home.
The Newton Police Department, in collaboration with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, is examining the circumstances surrounding the death.
An autopsy will be conducted by the State Medical Examiner in the coming days. The identity of the individual is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Police have stated that there is no ongoing threat to the community.