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Exira man arrested on drug charges; Harlan woman arrested for harassment

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May 27th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Harlan say a man from Audubon County was arrested today (Wednesday), on drug and other charges. 21-year old William Dunlap Jr., of Exira, was taken into custody following a traffic stop. Dunlap was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with driving while revoked, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, prohibited acts penalties, speeding and failure to prove security against liability.

A Harlan woman was arrested Tuesday on a 3rd Degree Harassment charge. Authorities say 53-year old Dovie Slechta was taken into custody after officers were notified that Slechta continued to phone and text Jennifer Birch, of Harlan, after having received a certified letter from Birch that she was to have no contact with her.

On Monday, 44-year old Ishmael Evans, of Denison, was arrested following a traffic stop in Harlan. Evans was cited for driving while suspended, given a court date and released.

And on May 21st, 33-year old Tacy Bruck,of Panama, was arrested following a traffic stop in Harlan. Officials say Bruck was transported to the Shelby County Jail where she was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and speed.