Sheriff deputies in Cass County today (Tuesday), arrested 32-year old Steven Robert Pedersen, of Atlantic. Pedersen was taken into custody on a warrant for two Felony charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver.  One charge originated from the Atlantic Police Department, and one charge originated with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office. Pedersen was brought to the Cass County Jail where he is being held on $10,000 bond.

A call about a reported domestic disturbance Monday evening in Massena resulted in the arrest of 31-year old Brian Harold Eilts, of Massena, on drug, alcohol, assault and other charges. Eilts faces charges that include: Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance 3^rd Offense (Meth); OWI 1^st Offense (a Serious Misdemeanor); and Simple Misdemeanor charges of Criminal Mischief 4^th Degree, Domestic Abuse Assault, Criminal Mischief 5^th Degree and Driving Under Suspension. Eilts was taken to the Cass County Jail where he is being held on $7,500 bond.

The Harlan Police Department report two people were arrested in separate incidents last week. Authorities say 48-year old Curt Anstey, of Harlan, was taken into custody after he turned himself in on an active Shelby County Warrant for 5th degree theft. Anstey was taken to the Shelby County Jail on Wednesday, August 28th.

The previous day, August 27th, 55-year old Ronald Daeges, of Harlan, was taken into custody when officers responded to a disturbance in the 1000th block of 6th Street. Daeges was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct and taken to jail.

The Harlan Police Department also reports there have been several instances of criminal mischief at the Harlan Skate Park. The structure has been defaced on numerous occasions. The incidents remain under investigation. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) involved in the criminal activity.

Police in Clarinda say one person suffered possible/unknown injuries during an accident Friday afternoon. Officials say vehicles driven by 17-year old Kay Welch, of Bedford, and 17-year old Jo Ann Beason, of Clarinda, were stopped at their respective stop signs located at the intersection of 16th and Grant Streets. Both drivers entered the intersection at the same time, but neither saw the other. As Welch turned left from Grant onto 16th Street, the 2001 Dodge Durango she was driving hit Beason’s 2000 Dodge Dakota pickup. Welch was transported to the Clarinda Regional Health Center by ambulance.

Damage from the collision, which occurred at around 4:30-p.m., Friday, amounted to $3,000. Officials say Welch was cited for Failure to Yield upon making a left turn.