Police in Harlan report three recent arrests. Last Friday, 24-year old Khadijah Meeks, of Harlan, was arrested following a traffic stop in the 700 block of Elm St.  Meeks was transported to the Shelby County Jail where she was charged with operating while intoxicated and disorderly conduct.

On November 20th, 29-year old Ty Ross Dean Hatcher, of Avoca, was arrested following a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Chatburn Ave. Hatcher was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with driving while suspended, speed, and violation of financial liability. That same day, 36-year old Christopher Daniel Ivey, of Harlan, was arrested following a traffic stop in the 600 block of Market St.  Ivey was transported to the Shelby County Jail where he was charged with operating while intoxicated, no valid driver’s license and speed.

The Harlan Police Department has also issued a reminder to dog owners: The 2019 dog licenses are now available at the police department.  This year the cost of the tag is $10 per animal, and you MUST bring proof of rabies with you when you register.  Failure to register by January 31, 2019 may result in additional fines.