News : Postal Employee and Wife Charged with Theft

According to arrest records from the Vinton Police Department, Nicholas Newbrough, a Vinton Post Office employee and his wife Kendra Newbrough were arrested on October 10, 2025. The two were later released on a $5,000 bond each. The couple faced multiple charges concerning a theft that occured on September 1, 2025.

Court filings show that the couple faced a total of four charges. The first three:

-2nd Degree Theft, a Class D Felony

-Conspiracy to Commit Non-Forcible Felony, a Class D Felony

-Burglary in the 3rd Degree, Class D Felony

The police report reads that the couple "did conspire with two juveniles to commit 3rd Degree Burglary...by agreeing to aid another in the planning or commission of the crime, or of an attempt to or solicitation to commit the crime."

The fourth charge:

-Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, a Simple Misdemeanor

The second report reads, "The defendant did knowingly encourage, contribute or in a manner cause two juvenile males, a child under 18 years of age to violate a law of the state of Iowa or the city of Vinton."

Nicholas

Court records show that Nicholas pled guilty, receiving a deferred judgment* for two charges of 2nd Degree Theft and 3rd Degree Burglary and the Conspiracy to Commit Non-Forcible Felony, was dismissed. On the charge of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, he pled guilty.

His bond was released.

A judgment was filed against him by the state on January 28, 2026:

-$1,068.50 was awarded to the victim for restitution

-$155.50 for court costs

-fined $2,050 and he was released from his bond

Total cost, $3,254.00.

Kendra

Originally, Kendra pled not guilty to all of the charges. She has now entered a guilty plea to the three felonies and not guilty to the misdemeanor. She will return to court at a later date for sentencing.

Social Media

Following the arrests, Kendra's Facebook account had been pulled down and a GoFundMe for the couple has been set up which reads:

"Please Help the Newbrough Family Stay Afloat During a Huge Crisis

Story: We are losing everything before our eyesLife can change in an instant. Our family has always worked hard, cared deeply for others, and done our best to make a difference in our small Iowa community. But in a matter of days, everything we've built was turned into rubble,My parents suddenly lost their ENTIRE income. After 25 years of loyal work, my dad has been placed on emergency unpaid leave INDEFINITELY. This type of leave strips you of any pay, you cannot even use your own earned paid time off!My mom is doing everything she can to hold things together - caring for us, homeschooling, the house, and all thats being repeatedly thrown at her! Plus, she's trying so hard to keep and build her small business to cover a few days of groceries or basic needs.My mom frequently says, "Nothing matters but the people. Not money, houses, or setbacks. It's all about the people we are on this journey with."She's right. But my family doesn't deserve to lose everything.My parents have always been the ones helping others and now they're the ones in need - and asking for help isn't easy. So I'm trying to do this so they don't have to.We've applied for snap (plus pantry info) and insurance assistance, but it won't arrive quickly enough to cover bills, housing, lights, and essentials for our family of seven. Not to mention upcoming extreme expenses we are facing.If you know us, you know how hard my parents work and how much they love our family and community. You know their hearts.Every single donation (no matter the size ) will go directly toward keeping a roof over our heads, food on the table for us 5 kids, and helping us stay steady while they rebuild.If you can't donate, please consider sharing.Thank you for showing up for a good family in a hard season."
The account has only received one anonymous $200 donation.
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*Deferred Judgment

A deferred judgment is a legal arrangement where a defendant pleads guilty to a crime, but the court delays the formal sentencing. If the defendant meets certain conditions, such as completing probation or treatment, the charges may be dismissed, allowing them to avoid a criminal conviction.