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5 Atlantic residents arrested over the past few days

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May 23rd, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Atlantic Police Chief Steve Green reports several, recent arrests. On Sunday, 30-year old Albert Johnson, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Theft in the 2nd degree. Green says the charge stems from the theft of a modified Harley Davidson motorcycle that was stolen out of Manilla. The bike, which Johnson allegedly painted a different color, was seen parked on his property, and later identified by the owner.

And, four people were arrested last Thursday, in Atlantic. 52-year old David Charles, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Cass County warrant for Attempted Burglary in the 3rd degree, with regard to the theft of electricity from a rental home by allegedly using an extension cord from the vacant property and connecting it to his property.

35-year old Brian Beard, of Atlantic, was arrested for Assault Causing Bodily Injury, after he turned himself-in to the Cass County Jail following a verbal altercation with an individual that later turned physical.  27-year old Jenna Smith, of Atlantic, was arrested for Thursday Forgery and Theft in the 2nd degree, with regard to checks written.

And 16-year old Jiles McCoy, of Atlantic, was arrested on a Felony charge of Extortion, with regard to activity on social media. He was cited and released to a parent, with his charge being filed with Juvenile Court. Additional details concerning his arrest were not released.

Each of the other subjects were booked into the Cass County Jail.