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Audubon County Sheriff’s report, 5/26/23: 3 arrested on firearms & other charges

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May 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Audubon, Iowa) – The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office, Friday, said 51-year-old Trent Lynch, of Sac City, was arrested May 13, 2023, for OWI/1st offense. Lynch was released on his own recognizance and will appear before the magistrate at a later date.; Also arrested May 13th, was 37-year-old Rhea Larsen, of Exira, for Domestic Abuse Assault-2nd offense. Larsen appeared before the magistrate the same day and was released.
On May 24th, 39-year-old Eddie Mack, of Hamlin, was arrested in Audubon County for Domestic Abuse Assault-Impeding flow of air of blood. He was seen by the magistrate and held until he posted bond later the same day.
Sheriff Todd Johnson reports also, three individuals were charged in relation to an incident that occurred in the City of Exira on March 31st:
  • Alexander Merk, age 19, of Audubon, was arrested on May 26th on an outstanding warrant for Contributing to the Delinquency of a minor, Criminal Mischief-2nd, Reckless Use of a Firearm-property damage, Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the Commission of a Crime and Possession or Carrying of a Dangerous Weapon while Intoxicated. He appeared before the magistrate and was held until he posted bond and was released.
  • Colby Smith, age 18, of Exira was also charged with Contributing to the Delinquency of a minor, Criminal Mischief-2nd, Reckless Use of a Firearm-property damage, Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the Commission of a Crime and Possession or Carrying of a Dangerous Weapon while Intoxicated. He had previously been charged with Operating While Intoxicated-1st that same evening.
  • And, a juvenile was charged with Criminal Mischief-2nd, Reckless Use of a Firearm-Property Damage, Use of a Dangerous Weapon in the Commission of a Crime and Possession/Purchase of Alcohol by Person under 18. The Juvenile was taken into custody and held at Juvenile Detention.
Note: Criminal Charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.