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Harlan Police Report (issued 7/12)

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July 12th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Police in Harlan, today (Tuesday), issued a report on numerous, recent arrests. This past Sunday, 30-year old Jason Fuhs, of Harlan, was arrested when officers were called to a disturbance in the 1000 block of 7th Street.  Fuhs was taken to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with intoxication in public, assault causing bodily injury and disorderly conduct.

Last Thursday, 26-year old April Stinn, of Harlan, was arrested when a search warrant was served at a residence in the 600 block of Durant Street.  Stinn was taken to the Shelby County Jail where she was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and prohibited acts penalties.

Harlan Police arrested six people on the 4th of July.31-year old Daniel Pedersen, of Harlan, was arrested when officers were called to a disturbance in the 900 block of Dye Street.  Pedersen was arrested on an active Polk County warrant and taken to the Shelby County Jail where he was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Three Harlan resdients were arrested following a traffic stop, July 4th.  All three were transported to the Shelby County Jail.  18-year old Nicholas Haner was charged with 2 counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of prescription drugs, and prohibited acts penalties.  Haner was also cited for failure to have a valid driver’s license, failure to prove security against liability, operation without registration, and improper tail lights.  19-year old Cassie Swensen was charged with 2 counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and permitting an unauthorized person to drive.  And, 26-year old April Stinn was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Also arrested July 4th, was 58-year old Walter Gaul, of Harlan, who was taken into custody following a traffic stop.  Gaul was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.  Gaul was also cited for failure to obey stop or yield.

And, on July 2nd, 50-year old George Hadfield, of Harlan, was arrested following a traffic stop.  Hadfield was taken to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with driving while suspended, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and prohibited acts penalties.  Hadfield was also cited for failure to prove security against liability and cracked windshield obstructing view.