Mt. Pleasant man arrested in Burlington for damagin levee

BURLINGTON — Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Mt. Pleasant man, last Wednesday, in Burlington.

According to the media arrest summary, officials arrested Anthony Lien and charged him with damaging the levee on Tama Road which is a serious misdemeanor.

The criminal complaint filed with the clerk of courts states that Lein drove a 2018 Nissan Rogue onto the levee creating damage.

According to the complaint, an officer responded to reports of a gray SUV stuck on the levee at approximately 7 p.m.

“Anthony admitted to driving on top of the levee northbound from Tama boat ramp,” Arresting officer Dilan Beaird stated in his supporting facts. “[Lien] then advised that he had gotten stuck on top of the levee. He stated after he got unstuck he drove down onto Tama Rd.”

Beaird stated he also spoke with a witness which confirmed the situation.

“I looked at the tire tracks on the levee and found where the vehicle had been stuck and created ruts in the sand,” he added.

Comments: AnnaMarie.Ward@southeastiowaunion.com