Pubdate: Mon, 25 Jul 2005
Source: Daily Gate City (IA)
Copyright: 2005 Daily Gate City
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KAHOKA POLICE CHIEF ARRESTED

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. - The Kahoka, Mo., police chief faces a charge of 
possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute after 
being arrested at a motel in Chillicothe, Mo., Thursday afternoon.

The charge alleges that Police Chief Steve L. Edlen possessed less 
than five grams of marijuana with intent to distribute. If convicted 
of the Class C felony, Edlen could face up to seven years in prison.

Edlen's arrest was the result of an undercover investigation starting 
July 11 and conducted through an Internet chat room by Livingston 
County Sheriff Steve Cox.

Through the process of the investigation, Edlen allegedly sent Cox 
pornographic material believing Cox to be an adult female. Edlen then 
reportedly made arrangements to meet Cox, with his dog, at a Chillicothe motel.

A special meeting of the Kahoka City Council was called Friday 
evening to name an interim police chief, said Kahoka Mayor Herb 
Butler. Assistant Police Chief Brandon Lewis was named interim chief 
until further notice.

Edlen has been police chief for four to five years, Butler said. When 
asked if there has been any trouble with him before, Butler said, 
"We've had problems," but would not elaborate.

Edlen is being held in the Livingston County Jail on $51,000 bail.

An investigation in Kahoka being handled by Clark County Prosecuting 
Attorney Scott Summers has been under way since Friday.

Summers could not be reached for comment this morning.
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