Police in Harlan issued a report Tuesday on recent arrests and incidents. Officials say on Monday (1/11), 77-year old Vincent Costanzo, of Harlan, was taken into custody following a traffic stop. Costanzo was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and violation of one-way street designation.

On Jan. 2nd, several young people were arrested in Harlan when officers were alerted to a party in the 1300 block of Durant St where persons under legal age were drinking. Referred to Juvenile Court was: 17-year old Matthew Andersen,16-year old Michael Monson, 17-year old Ross Petersen, and 16-year old Devin Kramer, all of Harlan, along with 17-year old Robert Wegner, of Panama, and 17-year old Brodrick Greer, of Westphalia. All were referred to Juvenile Court for minors in possession of alcohol.

On Dec. 31st, 34-year old David Stevens, of Harlan, was taken into custody when officers were called to a domestic disturbance. Stevens was taken to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with assault and disorderly conduct.

And, on Dec. 29th, Harlan Police Officers were called to the 2000 block of 8th Street in regards to a back pack and wallet that were taken from a vehicle. The back pack and wallet were later recovered, however approximately $300.00 was missing from the wallet. The case remains under investigation.