(Atlantic) An Atlantic man was arrested for Burglary and other charges following an incident at Turkey Creek Lodge.
The Atlantic Police Department says at approximately 8:29 p.m. on Monday, the Cass County Communications Center received a call requesting officers respond to the Turkey Creek Lodge for an individual breaking into another room. Officers on scene were informed that a male individual had broken into a room at the hotel and assaulted an individual inside. As the caller tried to intervene, they were also assaulted by the male subject and officers were told that they had left the scene before arrival. A search of the area was conducted and a male matching the description was located in the area of the Mulberry Mat. That subject was positively identified by witnesses and subsequently, 21-year-old Chanson Hans was taken into custody and charged with Burglary 2nd Degree, Criminal Mischief 4th Degree, Public Intoxication, and Assault Causing Bodily Injury. An additional charge of Simple Assault has been added after further statements and investigation had been completed.
The Atlantic Police Department was assisted by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office during the investigation.
No other details are being released at this time. If you have information regarding the incident, please call the Atlantic Police Department at 712-243-3512.
Note: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty
