(Corning, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Adams County report five people were arrested over the past couple of weeks. On Dec. 27th, 27-year-old Zackery Martin, of Corning, was arrested on an active warrant for Failure To Appear (FTA) in court. He was later released on bond. That same day, 41-year-old David Yazell and 63-year-old Michael Arthur, both of Corning, were arrested and charged with Violation of a No Contact/Protection Order.

On Dec. 24th, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call about two men who were fighting. Following an investigation, 41-year-old David Yazell, of Corning, was arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault/1st offense. He was booked into the Adams County Jail and later released on a Promise To Appear in court.

And, on Dec. 19th, 40-year-old Cory Smith, of Elliott, was arrested in Adams County, following a traffic stop. He was pulled-over for having no plates on his dump truck. Authorities determined Smith had a barred Iowa Driver’s License. He was arrested for Driving While Barred and transported to the Adams County Jail and subsequently released.

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