The Atlantic Police Department reports three people were arrested recently on separate charges. On Monday, 29-year old Jason Prescott, of Atlantic, was arrested on a charge of 5th Degree Theft (shoplifting). And, 20-year old Alex Buresh, of Atlantic, was arrested for Simple Assault. Both men were cited for the offenses and released, with orders to appear in court at a later date.

The A-P.D. says 20-year old Jesse Luft, of Villisca, was arrested today (Tuesday), for Public Intoxication. His arrest came just two days after Luft was arrested in Atlantic on a charge of Criminal Mischief in the 5th Degree. Luft was being held in the Cass County Jail, pending an appearance before the magistrate.