The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports 45-year old Chantel Sue Dewall, of Villisca, was arrested Tuesday on an Atlantic Police Department warrant for Child Endangerment, and OWI 1st Offense. Dewall was released the following day on $3,000 bond.

Two people were arrested on drug charges, Monday, following a traffic stop in Cass County. 33-year old Michael Lane Charles, listed as homeless, was arrested on charges of Possession of Marijuana 3rd Offense, and OWI 1st Offense. 27-year old Kai Anthony Merritt, of Apple Valley, CA, was arrested on a charge of Possession of Marijuana 1st Offense. Both men were taken to the Cass County Jail and released the following day, on $1,000 $2,000 bond, respectively.

This past Saturday, Cass County Deputies arrested 31-year old Jessica Leann Blumberg of Atlantic, on a charge of OWI 1st Offense. Blumberg was taken to the Cass County Jail where she was released the following day on her own recognizance.

And on Sunday, 35-year old Crystal Kay Namanny, of Atlantic, was arrested on a felony charge of Assault with Intent to Do Injury, and Assault with Intent to Commit Bodily Injury (an Aggravated misdemeanor).

In an update to our earlier reports, officials with the Atlantic Police Department said today (Thursday), an Atlantic woman was injured during a motorcycle accident Wednesday evening at 7th and Laurel Streets. The accident happened at around 7:18-p.m., when a Can-Am Spyder 3-wheel motorcycle slowed to turn from westbound 7th Street onto Laurel. A car driven by Christopher Herbert, of Atlantic, was behind the Spyder, and slowing down, when his vehicle was rear-ended by a Honda motorcycle operated by Megan Magers, of Atlantic.

Megars suffered what were described as apparent, non-life threatening injuries, and transported by Medivac Ambulance to the Cass County Memorial Hospital for treatment. No other injuries were reported. Magers was cited for Failure to Maintain a Reasonable and proper speed. Damage to the motorcycle was estimated at $3,000, while Herbert’s car sustained $1,500 damage.

A phone scam that’s been making the rounds across the country, has been reported in Shelby County. Officials with the Harlan Police Dept. and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said today (Thursday), that they have received numerous calls about persons who claim to be from the IRS, calling residents to tell them they owe money to the agency, and that the person contacted can be arrested if the call is not returned (if left on an answering service), and/or money is not sent. Authorities remind residents, that this IS A SCAM!

The IRS will never contact you by phone, regarding your tax status. Ignore the calls. DO NOT call them back, and never give out any personal information. If a voicemail was left with you, simply delete it. Authorities said also, the “Grandchild in trouble” phone scam has resurfaced. In this case, a person claiming to be a grandson or granddaughter, calls and says they are in jail, and needs money to be bailed out. Again, you should ignore the call, or hang-up. A Griswold woman noted on the KJAN Facebook page, that she too, had received a “Grandchild in trouble” scam call.

The Atlantic Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Drive-In Movie experience, this Saturday, September 22nd. Chamber Executive Director Bailey Smith said “This will be a fun, nostalgic experience for community members and those in the surrounding area to enjoy. This also gives us the opportunity to show off our town and encourage people to shop and eat before coming to the movie.”

The Drive-In Movie will be at the Cass County Fair Grounds in the Grand Stand area beginning around 8-p.m., with a showing of “The Sandlot”. The screen is 60 feet long with a high definition projector. Speakers will be available next to the screen for people to utilize. A transmitter will be provided for those enjoying the movie from their car. Attendees will turn their radio to a certain station and the transmitter will play the audio through their car speakers.

Entry is $5 per car or $2 per person for car-less entry. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. Parking will be available on the other side of the Fair Grounds for car-less entry attendees. Inside parking for the Drive-In is limited, so pack a chair or blanket as precaution. Free bottomless popcorn will be available as well as one free drink per attendee. Additional beverages will be $2 each. Candy will also be available for purchase for $1.

For more information, visit www.atlanticiowa.com, call the Chamber at 712.243.3017 or email chamber@atlanticiowa.com.