Man Arrested for Alleged Theft of Action Movie: Cedar Falls Police Blotter

A man who allegedly tried to steal two DVDs from Walmart was arrested Wednesday.

Aaron Gene Stephens, 24, of Waterloo, was arrested at 7:39 p.m. and charged with fifth degree theft.

Cedar Falls Police said he stole two DVDs, valued at $15 and $17. Store employees allegedly saw him open the movies, Real Steel and 50/50, and conceal them on his person. Police said employees kept Stephens in the store's office until the officers arrived.

Other recent arrests:

Jan. 24:

Amanda Ann Smith, 22, female, of 1025 Western Ave., arrested at 10:16 p.m. at same location, charged with cruelty to animals.

Jan. 25:

Lesleigh Ann Miller, 21, female, of Waterloo, arrested at 2:07 a.m. at University Avenue and Iowa Street, charged with operating while intoxicated/drugged first.

Jan. 26:

Derek Wayne Crise, 25, male, of 1230 Parker St., arrested at 1:42 a.m. at the 100 block of Main Street, charged with operating while intoxicated/drugged first.