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2 men arrested on burglary charges in Atlantic

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February 7th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – Two men were arrested Sunday in Atlantic, following an investigation into a broken storefront window in the 200 block of Chestnut Street. Atlantic Police say Officers arrived shortly after 8:15-a.m. to find a large window broken out, and blood on the concrete. Police followed the blood trail to a residence on Cedar Street in Atlantic. As a result of the investigation, 26-year old River Pecha-Nichols, and 19-year old Michael Gehling were arrested on charges that include Burglary in the 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Theft in the 3rd Degree.

There were no injuries.  Atlantic Police Department were assisted by deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.

(Photo: L-R: Michael Gehling, River Pecha-Nichols)

(8-a.m. News)