(Corning, Iowa) – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office reports three recent arrests. At around 2:50-a.m Thursday (Jan. 20), Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of  Highway’s 34 and 148, and upon further investigation, arrested 26-year-old Austin Michael Welborn and 19-year-old Xavier Caine Crow, for Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana), and Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia. Both men were being held in the Adams County Jail on a $1,300 bond, with additional charges pending.

On Jan. 19th at around 10:50-a.m., Adams County Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop at Highway 25 and 275th Street. When the vehicle failed to stop, a brief pursuit began. The vehicle stopped at a field entrance near 270th and Willow Avenue. Upon further investigation, Deputies arrested 25-year-old Wesley Oliphant for Eluding, Driving While Barred, Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana – 3rd or subsequent offense, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and for being a person ineligible to carry a dangerous weapon. Oliphant was being held without bond in the Adams County Jail.

And, on Jan. 17th, at around 1:11-a.m., Adams County Deputies stopped a vehicle at Highway 148 and 150th Street. Authorities say 23-year-old Ashley Dawn Eblen was arrested for OWI/1st offense. She was being held in the Adams County Jail on a $1,000 bond.

“Any potential criminal charges identified above are merely allegations, and any defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”