9 arrests in Atlantic between Feb. 14th and the 23rd
February 24th, 2026 by Ric Hanson
(Atlantic, IA) – The Atlantic Police Department says nine people were arrested on various charges from Feb. 14th through the 23rd.
On the 14th, 24-year-old Benard McGee, of Atlantic, was arrested for Robbery in the 2nd and Theft in the 5th Degrees.
Three people were arrested by Atlantic Police on the 15th of this month: 45-year-old Matthew Steffen, of Atlantic, was arrested for OWI/3rd or subsequent offense; 33-year-old Nathan Frazier, of Atlantic, was arrested for Violation of a No Contact Order; and, 39-year-old Ruben Eram, of Atlantic, was arrested for Harassment in the 2nd Degree.
The A-PD says 23-year-old Dayleen Ruben, of Atlantic, was arrested Feb. 16th for Simple Assault. The following day, 36-year-old Ryan Beach, of Atlantic, was arrested for: Going Armed with Intent; Assault while displaying a dangerous weapon; Possession of a controlled substance/1st offense (Marijuana), and Possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Feb. 18th, Officers with the Atlantic Police Department arrested 45-year-old Matthew Steffens, of Atlantic, on a warrant for Violation of Probation. On the 19th, 40-year-old Tony Mayo, of Atlantic, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault/Display-use of a Weapon.And, 21-year-old Auni Nowell, of Atlantic, was arrested Feb. 23rd for Disorderly Conduct – Fighting/ Violent Behavior.
Two people were cited into court by Atlantic Police:
On Feb 10th, 41-year-old Elizabeth Jackson, of Atlantic, was charged with Lottery – Forgery or Theft of Tickets, and Lottery – Fraud, Coercion, or Tampering. And, on the 18th, 22-year-old Todd Schwab, of Atlantic, was charged with Simple Assault.




