Police blotter 3.19.11

Johnathan Kaiser, 18, 511 25th St., was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. (reported at 12:45 a.m.)

Denzel Gross, 18, of Des Moines, was arrested and charged with contempt of court and disorderly conduct. (reported at 2 a.m.)

Branden Severseike, 20, 218 Ash Ave., was arrested and charged with public intoxication and underage possession of alcohol. (reported at 3:14 a.m.)

Officers assisted animal control officials in locating the owner of a found dog. (reported at 9:40 a.m.)

Cory Lewellin, 29, 3418 Coy St., was arrested and charged with fourth degree theft. (reported at 4 p.m.)

Cody Hartman, 24, of Van Wert, was arrested and charged with operation without registration, failure to obey a stop or yield sign, failure to provide security, drug paraphernalia and driving while barred. (reported at 5:13 p.m.)

A vehicle was towed after it was determined the driver had no insurance and was in violation of an instruction permit. (reported at 6 p.m.)

Officers observed unhealthy living conditions in an apartment. A dog living at the unit was transported to a local animal shelter for care. An air rifle, which was being possessed in violation of residence policies, was seized and placed into secure storage. (reported at 9:14 p.m.)