Sparta Police

May 26 Ptl. Mark Rubino was on routine patrol at 10:44 p.m. when he observed a vehicle parked near the tennis court off West Shore Trail. Subsequent investigation led to the arrest of a Sparta juvenile for possession of a controlled dangerous substance (marijuana) and narcotic paraphernalia. The juvenile was released pending a family court appearance. Sgt. Jeff Mase was on routine patrol at 2 a.m. when he stopped a silver Chevrolet for a violation. The driver, Kristy Robbins, 33, of Newton, was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated. Robbins was transported to Sparta police headquarters for processing. She was additionally charged with speeding, careless driving and failure to signal a turn. She was released pending a municipal court appearance.