Officials with the Harlan Police Department Tuesday afternoon, released a report on recent arrests. On Monday, 28-year old Eric Brandt, of Griswold, was taken into custody when officers were called to the 1600 block of 8^th Street for a subject who might be suicidal.  Brandt was taken to Myrtue Medical Center for evaluation.  While at the Myrtue Medical emergency room Brandt allegedly became aggressive and officers were called to assist.  When Brandt was medically cleared by the emergency room staff, he was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct and assault. Brandt was later transferred early Tuesday morning to the custody of Pottawattamie County Deputies, for transport to the Pott. County Jail under authority of a warrant for Failure to Appear in Court.

On Sunday, three subjects were arrested in Harlan after officers were called to investigate the theft of a purse from the 1000 block of 7^th Street.  As a result of the investigation a search warrant was served on a residence in the 1300 block of Hawkeye Avenue.  29-year old’s Bryan Schuemann and Jackie Thielen, along with 21-year old Julia Comstock, all of Harlan, were taken into custody and transported to the Shelby County Jail.  Schuemann was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.  Comstock was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen property theft 4^th, and prohibited acts penalties.  Thielen was charged with theft 4^th possession of stolen property.

And, 48-year old Demetrius Moungo, of Harlan, was taken into custody Sunday, following a traffic stop.  Moungo was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and failure to have a valid driver’s license.

Saturday, Harlan Police arrested 51-year old Amy Jo Ross, of Harlan, after officers were called to the 500 block of Market Street for an intoxicated female.  Ross was transported to the Shelby County Jail where she was charged with intoxication in public. Also arrested Saturday, was 48-year old Lisa Giles,of Harlan, following a traffic stop.  Giles was cited for driving under suspension, given a court date and released.