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Shelby County Sheriff’s report (1/5/21)

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January 5th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Tuesday, released a report on arrests over the past couple of weeks.

Authorities say on Dec. 27th, 63-year-old William Allen Yoder, of Elk Horn, was arrested for Driving While Revoked. He was released the next day on his Own Recognizance and given a future court date. Yesterday (Tuesday, Jan. 5th), Yoder was arrested again for Driving While Revoked. He was being held in the Shelby County Jail on a $1,000 cash or surety bond, pending appearance before a magistrate.

Last Sunday, 37-year-old Wayne Earl Johnson, of Dow City, was arrested following a traffic stop along Highway 59 at around 2am. He was charged with driving under suspension, possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia, and prohibited acts.   Johnson was taken to the Shelby County Jail and released a short time later after posting the required $3,200 surety bond.

Last Saturday, Shelby County Deputies arrested 59-year-old Lee Jung Hoon Hansen, of Avoca, following a traffic stop at the intersection of Highways 59 & 44.  Hansen was charged with Driving While Barred and released from the Shelby County Jail the following morning on his own recognizance after appearing before the magistrate.

And, on Dec. 23rd, 29-year-old Timothy Steven McFarland was arrested following a traffic stop speeding violation along Highway 37.  Upon further investigation, McFarland was arrested for OWI/1st offense. He was also cited for failure to yield half the roadway, windshield obstruction, and speeding. McFarland was transported to the Shelby County Jail and released the next day on his own recognizance.