A Newton man is facing multiple charges following an alleged robbery and an hours-long standoff that ended Monday after intervention from the Newton SWAT Team.
According to Newton Police, 57-year-old Brent William Deppe was taken into custody after officers responded to a reported assault connected to a robbery investigation. Authorities say the incident began Sunday, May 17, when police received a report from a man who claimed he had been attacked at a residence in the 900 block of East 15th Street North. The victim told officers he was assaulted, threatened, and robbed of his wallet during the encounter.
Police attempted to contact Deppe at his home Monday morning around 9:30 a.m. During the attempt, investigators say he made threats toward officers from inside the residence and at one point appeared holding a sword before going back inside.
After negotiations failed, the Newton SWAT Team was called to assist. Officers continued trying to persuade Deppe to surrender peacefully, but when those efforts were unsuccessful, less-lethal gas was deployed into the home following repeated warnings. Deppe surrendered a short time later without further incident.
Deppe was treated for minor injuries at MercyOne Newton Medical Center before being booked into the Jasper County Jail.
He is charged with second-degree robbery, interference with official acts while displaying a weapon, and first-degree harassment.
