A 33-year-old Salem man has been placed on one year probation after pleading guilty to an aggravated assault charge. Erik Taylor of Hotze Road was also ordered to complete 60 hours of public service work and pay a 100-dollar fine.  Taylor was accused of holding a knife to Erica Thomason's throat in an aggressive manner.  The incident occurred in May.

A 40-year-old Odin man has pleaded guilty to felony deceptive practice.  Kenneth Hess of Red Stripe Road was placed on two years probation, ordered to make 617-dollars restitution, and complete 150 hours of public service work.

A 34-year-old Central City man has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of battery.  Nolan Smith of West Green is accused of choking Courtney Smith around the neck with his hands.  The charge was reduced from domestic battery.