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May 1, 2023 - 4:34 PM

Arrests reported

Paul Barras, 26, Iola, was arrested Thursday evening during a traffic stop at the intersection of First and Monroe streets for suspicion of driving as a habitual violator, interfering with law enforcement and fleeing or eluding officers.

Officers arrested Iolan Brooklyn R. Sanchez, 20, Wednesday morning for suspected trespassing in the 10 block of North State Street.

Door damaged

Nancy Crow told police Wednesday the back door to her house was damaged in an apparent break-in attempt in the 400 block of North Chestnut Street.

Animal struck

Sarah R. Bell was eastbound on East Street when she struck an animal with her van Wednesday morning at the corner of First Street, Iola police officers said.

Bell was unhurt.

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