Authorities in Harlan report the arrest on Saturday of a Polk County man. 32-year old Nicolas Wayne Randolph, of Ankeny, was arrested after Harlan Police officers were called to the Myrtue Medical Center for an individual involved in a fight. As a result of the investigation, Randolph was taken into custody on an active Illinois warrant. He was transported to the Shelby County jail where he is being held pending extradition to Illinois.

On Friday, 19-year old Dylan Hansen, of Harlan, was taken into custody following a traffic stop. Hansen was arrested on an active Shelby County bench warrant for violation of probation. Hansen was transported to the Shelby County jail where he was also charged with driving under suspension.

And, officials say on Dec. 16th, charges were filed with the Shelby County Clerk of Court when it was determined by officers, that 33-year old Stephen Nichols, of Harlan, had violated the no contact order with Melissa Nichols, also of Harlan. Stephen Nichols was charged with the violation of the no contact order.