Shelby County Sheriff’s Office report issued 7/4/23
July 5th, 2023 by Ric Hanson
(Harlan, Iowa) – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has released a report on arrests from the past few weeks.
6-16-23
Garrett Michael Tasler, age 21, Denison, IA was arrested after a traffic stop on Hwy 59. Tasler was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Failure to Maintain or use Safety Belt, and Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability.
6-18-23
Lamonica Zhaniyah McCrory, age 21, Moss Point, MS was arrested after a traffic stop in the 2300 block of Hwy 59. McCrory was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance.
6-19-23
Casey Lee Johnson, age 40, Parachute, CO was arrested after a traffic stop on Hwy 59. Johnson was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
6-21-23
James Steven Ortiz Jr, age 67, Harlan, IA was arrested on an active Shelby County Warrant. Ortiz was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Harassment.
6-21-23
James Marken Schwarte, age 29, Westphalia, IA was arrested after a traffic stop at 12th St and Broadway St. Schwarte was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with OWI 2nd, Open Container and Speeding.
6-22-23
Douglas Duane Curtis, age 57, Harlan, IA was arrested after a Search Warrant was conducted in the 1800 Block of Exchange St. Curtis was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
6-22-23
Patricia Ann Schoemann, age 61, Harlan, IA was arrested after a Search Warrant was conducted in the 1800 Block of Exchange St. Schoemann was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
6-23-22
Matthew Theodore Paulsrud, age 50, Castana, IA was arrested after a traffic stop on Hwy 59. Paulsrud was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while License Suspended.
6-22-23
Michael John Tremayne, age 31, Harlan, IA was arrested following a traffic stop at Hwy 59 and Hawkeye Ave. Tremayne was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while Revoked, No Insurance, and Operating a non-registered vehicle.
6-23-23
Brayden Kenneth Mussman, age 29, Omaha, NE was arrested following a traffic stop in the 2200 Block of Hwy 59. Mussman was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, and Speeding.
6-24-2023
Peter Tol Deng, age 43, Denison, IA was arrested on an active Shelby County Warrant. Deng was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Assault causing Bodily Injury.
6-24-23
Kerry Wayne Lincoln, age 52, Kirkman, IA was arrested following a traffic stop on Washington St in Kirkman. Lincoln was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Driving while Barred.
6-24-23
Kyler Bryan McCarty, age 31, Shelby, IA was arrested following a call for service in the 600 block of Fir Rd. McCarty was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault.
6-25-23
Megan Ericka Hunt, age 28, Harlan, IA was arrested following a call for service in the 3000 block of 12th St. Hunt was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Violation of No Contact Order.
6-26-23
Daija Suzanne Buttry, age 20, Harlan, IA was arrested following a traffic stop at Hwy 44 and Juniper Rd. Buttry was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Controlled Substance, Keeping Vehicle or Premises for Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving while Barred, and Speeding.
6-28-23
Maria Engracia Hytrek, age 24, Irwin was arrested on an active Shelby County warrant for Violation of Probation. Hytrek was transported to the Shelby County Jail.
6-28-23
Jacob Brady Scheffler age, 33, Harlan, IA was arrested on an active Shelby County warrant for Theft 5th and Trespassing. Scheffler was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia also.
6-30-23
Donald Lee Fries, age 65, Harlan was arrested following a call for service in the 400 block of 8th St. Fries was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Simple Assault.
6-30-23
Kirby David Stoneking, age 39, Harlan was arrested following a call for service in the 400 block of 8th St. Stoneking was transported to the Shelby County Jail and charged with Aggravated Assault. Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Note: Criminal charges are merely accusations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law.