The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office used force to arrest a man early this (Saturday) morning. 37-year old Nicholas Giesken, of Chariton, was arrested in the 200 block of Broadway Street in Clearfield on a valid Taylor County Warrant for Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person, a Class D Felony.

During the arrest Giesken failed to comply with Deputies commands and was tasered. He faces charges that include with Interference with Official Acts, a simple misdemeanor and Possession of a Controlled Substance – Marijuana (1st Offense).

During the investigation, Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office K9, Heky, assisted and indicated to the presence of narcotics in the vehicle that Giesken was in control of. Giesken was subsequently charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine (3rd or subsequent offense), a Class D Felony.  He was being held in the Taylor County Jail  on $10,600 bond, pending an appearance with the magistrate.

And, a Bedford man was arrested Thursday on an active Taylor County warrant for Failure to Appear in court on an original charge of Theft in the 2nd Degree. 28-year old Adam Sills was also chargedin conjunction with an active investigation for Forgery. He was being held at the Taylor County Jail on $5,000 bond.