The Creston Police Department received two reports of vandalism, recently. On Tuesday, a resident in the 600 block of N. Elm Street reported her shed was vandalized sometime between 8:45- and 10-p.m., Tuesday, and air was let out of her vehicles’ tires. The damage was estimated at $100. And, a resident of Prescott reported a padlock was cut-off of a shed in the 500 block of S. Vine Street in Creston. The incident happened sometime between 3-p.m. Sunday and 3-p.m. Tuesday. A Stihl 18-inch chainsaw and Stihl weed eater were stolen. The loss was estimated at $260.

Creston Police said also, 44-year old Shane Jeromie Hoyle, of Creston, was arrested Tuesday night for Public Intoxication, second-offense. He was later released from the Union County Jail on a $1,000 cash bond.

Police in Red Oak are investigating a hit-and-run accident that took place sometime between 10:30-p.m. Tuesday and 5:45-a.m. today (Wednesday). Authorities say a 2001 Ford Taurus was legally parked in the 1100 block of N. 2nd Street, when an unknown vehicle collided with the left rear corner of the car, causing about $2,000 damage.

There is no information available as to the make and model of the vehicle responsible for the incident. If you may have seen the accident or have information regarding the incident, call the Red Oak Police Department at 712-623-6500.