The Harlan Police Department reports a local teen was charged with harassment and assault, Saturday. 17-year old Ashtun McLaren, of Harlan, was charged after officers were asked to investigate an alleged assault on Zain Harris, also of Harlan.  McLaren was cited for both offenses and released to the custody of her parents.  The complaints were then filed with Juvenile court. That same day, 44-year old James Dowling, of Wellsville, OH, was taken into custody following a traffic stop.  Dowling was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, failure to have a valid driver’s license and speed.

The Harlan P-D said also, complaints were filed last Thursday against an Avoca woman, following an alleged assault. Officers were called to the Stephen Weber residence, in the 800 block of Court Street, for a reported incident of assault. Following the investigation, complaints were filed by Weber charging 31-year old Katherine Hayes, of  Avoca, with assault.  The complaints were filed with the Shelby County Clerk of Court.

And, last Wednesday (Sept. 25th). 78-year old Marilyn Knauss, of Harlan, was taken into custody when officers received a report of a car driving slowly and all over the road.  Officers were able to locate the car and, after the traffic stop, Knauss was taken to the Shelby County Jail where she was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.