Last week, the Pella Police Department arrested Nyran Chohan, 19, of Pella, and charged him with three counts of Sex Abuse in the 3rd degree. The charges arise from a series of events occurring over the course of the past eight months, and in each case Chohan is accused of having sexual contact with a minor, under the age of 15 and at least 4 years younger. Sex abuse in the 3rd degree is a Class C felony and carries with it up to 10 years and a fine of between $1,000 and $10,000 for each conviction. The case remains under investigation, and the Pella Police Department asks that persons having information about these or any other criminal offenses occurring in Pella, call the Pella Police Department at 628-4921.