The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office reports an Atlantic man, 58-year-old Dennis Petersen, was arrested recently, on charges of Burglary in the 3rd degree, Theft in the 1st degree, and Criminal Mischief in the 5th degree. The charges stem from an investigation into a theft in the 400 block of West Washington in Exira. Petersen was seen by the magistrate and was held on a $15,300 bond. On March 25th, he was also charged with Violation of Probation, which resulted in an additional cash-only bond, of $2,000.

On March 20th, 36-year-old Samantha Andersen, of Exira, was arrested in connection with the same incident. She was charged with Theft in the 1st degree. Andersen was seen by the magistrate and was released.

Sheriff’s officials in Audubon County report 27-year-ol Kaz Cozad, of Audubon, was arrested March 20th,  on charges of Operating While Intoxicated- 2nd offense. He was released on his own recognizance and will appear before the magistrate at a later time. The charge stems from a traffic stop in the 2000 block of Highway 71.

39-year-old David Porter, of Exira, was arrested on March 25, 2021 in Audubon County, on a charge of Harassment-3rd. He appeared before the magistrate, plead guilty and was released. The charge stems from an incident in the 100 block of East South Street in Exira.

35-year-old Robert Crawley, of Hamlin, was arrested on March 26, 2021 on an outstanding Parole Violation Warrant. He was also charged with a Sex Offender Registry Verification Violation. He saw the magistrate and is currently being held on no bond.