CHARLES CITY — A Halloween afternoon disturbance in Charles City ended with two residents arrested and a third person taken to a hospital for medical evaluation before being cited by police.
According to the Charles City Police Department, officers responded at approximately 2:14 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026, to the 1000 block of South Grand Avenue after receiving a report of a disturbance.
Following their investigation, officers arrested Chauncey Zhorne, 19, of Charles City, and Kelly Caster, 47, also of Charles City. Both were accused of disorderly conduct.
Police reported that a third person, identified only as a female, was taken to the Floyd County Medical Center emergency department for medical evaluation.
Afterward, the woman was also cited for disorderly conduct and released.
The Halloween incident resulted in three people facing disorderly conduct allegations. Police did not specify what triggered the disturbance or describe the actions attributed to each individual.
Authorities did not disclose the woman’s identity, the reason for her medical evaluation or whether she suffered injuries. The report also did not indicate whether weapons were involved.
The incident adds to recent police activity in Charles City. In a separate case, NorthIowaToday.com previously reported on an OWI arrest made by Charles City police.
Those accused of disorderly conduct are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Police provided no additional details about the Halloween disturbance.