Council Bluffs man arrested on a felony Burglary charge in Montgomery County

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December 17th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, IA) – Sheriff’s officials in Montgomery County report a man from Pottawattamie County was arrested today (Wednesday) on a felony charge of Burglary in the 3rd Degree. Authorities say 41-year-old Matthew Lawrence Magers, of Council Bluffs, was found to be unlawfully inside one of the work vehicles owned by ESB Construction, at 2154 Hickory Avenue, in Red Oak. The business owner confronted Magers and contacted law enforcement.

Deputies arrived on the scene and arrested Magers without incident. He was transported to the Montgomery County Jail and held on full bond associated with the Class-D felony charge.