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2 arrested on drug-related warrants in Creston; 1 person arrested for alleged Forgery & Theft

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September 19th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department reports two people were arrested on separate warrants, Wednesday:

  • 47-year-old Brian Averill Gutmann, of Creston, was arrested at the Creston/Union County Law Enforcement Center, on an outside agency warrant. Gutmann was charged with six-counts of Prohibited Acts/Schedule 4 or 5 Controlled Substance, two-counts  of Insurance Fraud/Presenting False Information, and Tampering with Records. Gutmann was taken to Union County Jail and released after posting a $72,000 cash or surety bond.
  • 49-year-old Carrie Ann Johns, of Creston, was arrested Wednesday at the Creston Walmart Store, on a charge of Theft in the 5th Degree. Johns was also arrested on two Union County warrants for a Controlled Substance Violation/Keeping Premises or Vehicle for Controlled Substance Violation, and, Possession of Controlled Substance/2nd Offense. Johns was taken to Adams County Jail, where her bond was set at $29,300.

Creston Police arrested 42-year-old Scott W. Lemon, of Creston, Wednesday evening. Lemon was charged with Forgery and Theft 5th Degree. He was later released after posting a $5,300 bond.