(Creston, Iowa) – Two people were arrested late Wednesday night in Creston. At around 10:30-p.m., 36-year-old Melissa Kay Stephenson, of Leon, was arrested at the Creston Wal-Mart for  5th Degree Theft 5th. Stephenson was cited and released from the scene on a Promise to Appear in court. And, at around 11:30-p.m. Wednesday, Creston Police arrested 18-year-old Keaton Michael Ballinger, of Creston.

Authorities say he was arrested at his residence for Possession Purchase of Alcohol by Person under the legal age/1st Offense. Ballinger was cited and released from the scene, on a Promise to Appear.