The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has released a report on recent arrests. Authorities say on Saturday, 24-year-old Merari Eduviges Perez, of Manilla, was taken into custody following a traffic stop for speeding, on Highway 59.  Upon further investigation it was determined that Perez driving privileges have been revoked through the State of Iowa.  Perez was placed under arrest for driving while barred (aggravated misdemeanor) and cited for no insurance and a speeding violation.  He was transported to the jail without incident and held under bond until released by the magistrate a short time later.

And, last Thursday, Shelby County authorities were dispatched to a location about one-mile north of Irwin on Highway M-47, for a vehicle in the ditch.  Upon locating the vehicle and further investigation, 33-year-old Tyler Douglas Schechinger, of Manilla, was taken into custody and charged with Operating While Intoxicated/2nd offense (an aggravated misdemeanor), and possession of dangerous weapon while under the influence (a serious misdemeanor).  Schechinger was additionally cited for failure to maintain control, and open container as a driver. He was  transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was held until later that morning and released after posting bond.