Atlantic Police report five arrests took place over the past week. 29-year old Justin Cooley, of Atlantic, was arrested Thursday for Theft in the 3rd Degree. Cooley was previously arrested Monday for Possession of a controlled Substance/3rd offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was being held in the Cass County Jail. Last Saturday, 40-year old Charles Mace, Jr., of Atlantic, was arrested for Violation of Probation. That same day, 40-year old Robert Estes, of Chariton, was arrested on six warrants out of Lucas County. And, on May 18th, 19-year old Isiaha Lagasse, of Atlantic, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/2nd offense, two-counts of burglary from a motor vehicle, two-counts for Theft in the 5th Degree, and Public Intoxication. Lagasse, Mace, Jr. and Estes were booked into the Cass County Jail.

Charles Mace, Jr., of Atlantic, was also cited Saturday afternoon, following an accident at 10th and Oak Streets. Atlantic Police say the vehicle he was driving struck a legally parked vehicle and left the scene of the accident. Witnesses were able to provide information that helped officers locate the vehicle and driver. Mace was cited for Failure to provide proof of financial liability (Insurance), striking an unattended vehicle, Driving while license suspended or revoked, and Failure to Maintain Control. Damage to his vehicle was estimated at $4,000. Damage to the parked vehicle, owned by Shannon Gearhart, was estimated at $200.