The Harlan Police Department today (Wednesday) issued a report on their most recent arrests and investigations. Officials say two people were arrested Monday. 46-year old Kelly Robinson, of Harlan, was arrested after allegedly striking a 14-year old male. Robinson was brought to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault. And, 46-year old Patsy Nuzum, of Harlan, was arrested on a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault, after officers were called to a domestic disturbance Monday at Westridge Acres.  That same day, officers took a report of vandalism. A Wall Lake woman said someone broke out the driver’s side window on the 2013 Dodge Avenger, while the vehicle was parked in a lot at the corner of 7th and Baldwin Streets, in Harlan. The damage was estimated at $150. It’s not clear what hit the window, and the incident remains under investigation.

On Sunday, police in Harlan arrested 31-year old’s Michael Carrier and Stephanie Josits, both of Harlan. They were charged with Possession of Stolen Property and 4th degree theft. Both were brought to the Shelby County Jail. Josits cited and released, while Carrier remained in the jail. The pair were arrested after police received a call about someone removing merchandise from the Crees Garden Center. An investigation ensued and a search warrant executed, during which officers found the missing garden store items, in addition to several items believed to have been stolen during recent church burglaries.

On July 4th, 42-year old Frankie Jo Garren, of Harlan, was cited for leaving the scene of an accident, and failure to provide proof of insurance, after a vehicle belonging to Kirk and Erin Andersen, of Harlan, was struck. The driver of the other vehicle, identified as Garren, then fled the scene. And finally, on July 1st, 33-year old Ian Leib, of Harlan, was arrested for public intoxication and disorderly conduct, after authorities received a report of a man being inappropriate with the staff at the Norman Stamp Aquatic Center. Leib was also served with notice that he is no longer allowed on the pool property.