The Harlan Police Department has issued a report on recent arrests. Officials say on Wednesday, 19-year old Gage Johnston, of Harlan, was taken into custody when officers were dispatched to the Casey’s parking lot for subjects using drugs. Johnston was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

On Oct. 6th, 24-year old Michael Tremayne, of Harlan, was arrested when officers were called to the 700 block of 9th Street for a family disturbance. Tremayne was taken to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with trespass, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of contraband inside a secured facility.

The following day (Oct. 7th), three subjects were charged in the theft of a cell phone and protective case from the Abundant Life Fellowship. 19-year old Cassie Swensen and 18-year old Joshua Hytrek, both of Harlan, were arrested and taken to the Shelby County Jail where they were both charged with aiding and abetting to theft in the 3rd degree. 16-year old Becca Dirks was referred to juvenile court for the same charge.

On Oct. 10th, 22-year old Samuel Schwery, of Harlan, was taken into custody following a traffic stop. Schwery was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was also cited for failure to obey stop or yield sign.

On Oct. 12th, 38-year old Clinton Gardner, of Oakland, was arrested following a traffic stop. Gardner was taken to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with driving under suspension. And, on Oct. 13th, 41-year old Darline Bothwell, of Portsmouth, was arrested following a traffic stop. Bothwell was cited for driving under suspension, given a court date and released.