Mattoon police arrested Kimberly M. Gadeberg, age 29 of Mattoon, on Thurs. Aug. 18th at 1:16 a.m. The arrest occurred in the 300 block of S. 13th street. She was charged with Prostitution, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Resisting a Peace Officer.
The charges allege that Gadeberg was engaged in prostitution, that she lied to police about her identity, that she was found to be in possession of heroin and needles, and that she struggled with the arresting officer. Gadeberg was taken to the Coles County jail.
Brian E. Rowark Sr., age 44 of Edgewood, was also arrested at 1:29 a.m. as a result of the incident. He was charged with Patronizing a Prostitute, Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer, and Resisting a Peace Officer. Those charges allege that Rowark patronized a prostitute, that he punched a police officer, and that he struggled and fought with several police officers who arrived to assist. Rowark was taken to the Coles County jail.