The Harlan Police Department has issued an update on recent arrests and incidents. Officials say on Sept. 8th, two juvenile males were cited for possession of tobacco by persons under legal age when an officer observed them smoking at the skate park.  The juveniles were cited and released to their parents.

On Sunday, Sept. 11th, 64-year old Larry Meurer, of Harlan, was arrested when officers were called to an altercation between neighbors in the 1300 block of Hawkeye Avenue.  Meurer was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with intoxication in public.

This past Monday, 30-year old Cory Hunter, of Harlan, was taken into custody when officers were called to the 500 block of 12^th Street for a domestic disturbance.  Hunter was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with domestic abuse assault for allegedly assaulting Gloria Sammons, also of Harlan.

And on Wednesday,  55-year old Denise Heilesen-Winchell was arrested on two active Shelby County warrants.  Heilesen was taken to the Shelby County Jail.