Three suspects were taken into custody Wednesday morning, in Council Bluffs, in connection with an investigation into a stolen vehicle. Council Bluffs Police report two of the suspects have multiple felony warrants. Items in possession of the suspects, at the time of arrest, were four loaded handguns (one was reported stolen Wednnesday morning) and two trucks that were stolen within the past 24 hours (one was taken this [Wed.]morning). The suspects were identified as 25-year-old Joshua Holmes, of Council Bluffs, along with 29-year-old Dalton Holland and 22-year-old Javon Smith, both of whom are from Omaha.

Javon Smith

Joshua Holmes (Top photo) & Dalton Holland.

Authorities say at around 8:30-a.m., Wednesday, Officers received information about a stolen vehicle in the 1800 block of Avenue C. Officers coordinated an approach while three subjects were outside the suspected stolen truck. Upon arrival, suspect Joshua Holmes entered the driver’s seat of a 2005 Chevy Silverado, and attempted to flee. The Chevy was blocked-in by Police vehicles and could not leave. Suspect Dalton Holland jumped from the bed of the truck and ran on foot. The third suspect, Javon Smith, ran from the passenger side of the Silverado. He was located about two blocks away and apprehended. Authorities say Holmes had two loaded handguns on him, and was wearing a ballistic vest. Two more handguns were found in the Silverado. A second truck, a 2018 Dodge RAM 1500, was on location and confirmed stolen.

Holmes was charged with: Theft in the 1st Degree; Possession of a controlled substance/meth; Felon in possession of a firearm; fugitive from justice; interference with official acts, and Possession of paraphernalia

Holland was charged with: Theft in the 2nd Degree; Felon in possession of a firearm; eluding a police officer, and interference with official acts.

Smith faces charges that include: Felon in possession of a firearm; eluding a police officer, and interference with official acts.