The Harlan Police Department reported Thursday, that an investigation into the theft of three laptop computers from the Harlan Community High School, resulted in the arrest earlier this month, of several individuals. Official say 18-year old Ryan Corder, of Harlan, was arrested Jan. 2nd on an active Shelby County warrant charging him with Theft in the 2nd degree. 26-year old Charles Hayes, of Harlan, was arrested the following day, on a Possession of Stolen Property charge.

Also arrested in connection with the thefts, was 20-year old Derek Hedglin, of Harlan, who was taken into custody Jan. 7th for Possession of Stolen Property,  and 18-year old Cassidy Coenen, of Earling, along with 20-year old Kolten Kobold, of Kirkman.  And, following the execution of a search warrant, 30-year old Heather Beatty, of Harlan, was arrested on Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs, and Prohibited Acts, charges.