The Clarinda Police  Department reports two alcohol-related arrests took place over the weekend. Officials say Wednesday, 19-year old Samantha Rae Peterson, of Shenandoah, was arrested at around 1:20-a.m. Sunday, for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in the 900 block of North 12^th Street.  Peterson was transported to the Page County Jail where she later posted $1,000.00 bail and was released pending an initial appearance before the Page County Magistrate Court. A passenger in the vehicle, 18-year old Jennifer Ann McCoy, of Shenandoah, was ticketed for possession of alcohol by persons under legal age.

And, on Saturday, Oct. 27th, officers with the Clarinda P-D arrested a 17-year old female at around 1:50-a.m., for allegedly operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The arrested occurred at the intersection of West State Street and the state highway 2 bypass.  The teen was released to the custody of her parents pending action by Page County Juvenile Court Services. A passenger in the vehicle, 18-year old Shayla Elizabeth Notwehr, of Clarinda, was ticketed for possession of alcohol by persons under legal age.