The Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy responding to a residence in Carson Thursday afternoon, arrested a man for Domestic Abuse Assault by impeding air flow. 27-year old Michael Jay Burns, of Carson, allegedly assaulted his wife during an argument. He was transported to the Pott. County Jail.

And, a Missouri Valley man was arrested Thursday night for OWI/1st offense, following a traffic stop in Pott. County. A 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 31-year old Benjamin John Hoyt, of Missouri Valley, was pulled over at around 11:55-p.m. because it did not have a functioning brake light. The deputy observed Hoyt had bloodshot, watery eyes and emitted a strong odor of alcohol. A fresh container of beer was in the center console of his vehicle. Based on the results of a Field Sobriety Test, Hoyt was taken into custody. He was also cited for Improper Brake Light.