Audubon County Sheriff Todd Johnson, Tuesday (today), says there were four arrests last month. Deputies arrested 59-year-old Larry Phipps, of Council Bluffs, on December 14th. He was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana/3rd offense and Possession of Meth/2nd offense. While in booking, Phipps was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and was charged with Possession of Meth/3rd offense. He was seen by the magistrate and held on a $15,000 bond.

On Dec. 17th, 84-year-old Donald Paulsen, of Kimballton, was arrested for OWI, Assault on Persons of a Certain Occupation, and Interference with Official Acts. He was seen by the magistrate and released on his own recognizance. Ten days later (Dec. 27th), 30-year-old Jose Sorrosa, of Audubon, was arrested for OWI, Open Container and having No Valid Driver’s License. He was released on his own recognizance and will appear before the magistrate at a later date.

On Dec. 31st, 27-year-old Jacob Sweeney, of Audubon, was arrested on an outstanding Violation of Parole, warrant. After his arrest, he was also charged with Interference with Official Acts and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sweeney was being held without bond, in the Audubon County Jail.