Authorities in Shelby County report 45 year old Michael Dean Bierman of Harlan has been charged with possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine-3rd offense, as well as possession of a controlled substance, marijuana – 3rd offense and prohibited acts.  The charges are the result of a search warrant being issued for Bierman’s residence, where marijuana and methamphetamine were found.  A December 11th trial date has been set.  If found guilty Bierman could spend 12 years in jail and  receive a fine of $12,500.

Officials said also, 31 year old Mark Kent, of Oak Harbor, WA., has been charged with stealing a truck.  Kent allegedly took a Ford F-150 from 12th Street in Harlan, where the owner left it.  The owner was notified and told that Kent was driving the vehicle when he was arrested on other charges.  A December 11th trial date has been set for Kent and if convicted , he could face 5 years in jail and a fine of $5,000.

(Stories from our sister station KNOD in Harlan)