The Atlantic Police Department reports two people were arrested on OWI charges recently. 51-year old Harry Moses, of Lewis, was arrested at around 2-a.m. Saturday, following an accident on east 5th Street. Officials say Moses was traveling west on east 5th near the Post Office and approaching the mailbox island, when his vehicle went up over the curb and hit a traffic signal light pole and utility pole. Damage from the accident amounted to $2,000. In addition to be arrested for OWI, Moses was charged with Failure to Maintain Control, Failure to show proof of insurance and striking a fixture on the highway.

And, 50-year old Deborah Kessler, of Atlantic, was arrested on Friday on a charge of OWI/1st Offense. Kessler and Moses  were booked into the Cass County Jail and held pending a court appearance. Also arrested Friday, was 93-year old Gregory Loppe, of Exira. Loppe was cited for 5th degree theft (Shoplifting), and then released.