(Creston, Iowa) – Police in Creston investigated two, non-injury accidents that took place Friday (Feb. 16th). The first occurred at around 10:40-a.m., near the intersection of Sumner Street and New York Avenue. Officials say a 2002 Chevy Blazer driven by 81-year-old Joseph R. Kessler,of Creston, was stopped at a red light while westbound on New York Avenue. A 2012 Honda Civic driven by 23-year-old Sophia Alexandra Groumoutis, of Creston, was traveling west on New York Avenue.

According to the report, as the car was traveling downhill toward the stop light, it was traveling too fast for conditions, and slid into the rear bumper of the SUV, causing minor damage to both vehicles estimated at $3,000 altogether. Police noted wet/icy road conditions contributed to the collision. No citations were issued.

The second accident happened at around 2:45-p.m. Friday, in Creston. Authorities say a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, driven by 33-year-old Samantha Jo Gile-Smith, of Creston, was traveling south in the 400 block of N. Cherry Street. An unoccupied  2013 Chrysler 200 was legally parked along the west curb facing south. Gile-Smith initially told officers her car struck the other vehicle when her steering locked-up, but she later admitted to having fallen asleep. She said her steering was fine, and that she had awakened after the collision.

Damage from the accident amounted to $7,000. Both vehicles were declared a total loss, and were towed from the scene. No citations were issued.

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department today (Sunday), said there were two arrests for Theft, and an OWI arrest. Friday afternoon (Feb. 16), Creston Police arrested 20-year-old Molly Nichole Bagby, of Corning, was arrested at the Creston Hy-Vee. She was charged with Theft in the 2nd Degree/General (over $1,500 under $10,000_. Bagby was taken to the Union County Jail and later released on a $5,000 cash or surety bond.

And, 39-year-old Yarioska Rondoncama, of New York, was arrested at the Creston Union County LEC (Law Enforcement Center). Rondoncama was charged under a Union County Warrant for three counts of Theft in the 5th Degree. Rondoncama was also charged with OWI/1st offense, and Driving while revoked. He was taken to the Union County Jail where and held on a $2,900 cash or surety bond.

Early Saturday morning, 34-year-old Cody Reese Craig, of Greenfield, was arrested at the Creston Union County LEC for OWI/1st Offense. Craig was taken to the Union County Jail and later released on a $1,000 cash or surety bond.

JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG) – The North Liberty and Solon Fire Departments responded to a fire at the Iowa Raptor Project around 4:24am on Friday.

Crews arrived to find a fire in four enclosures, which were a total loss. The four raptors in the enclosures were killed. Those include two red-tailed hawks, one Harris’s hawk, and one gyrfalcon. Officials say the remaining birds are being closely observed for any signs of distress.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation and a damage estimate is not yet available.

The Iowa Raptor Project and the Macbride Nature Recreation Area will be closed until further notice.