Police in Denison say an armed robbery took place early this (Monday) morning. The robbery occurred in a parking lot in the 1200 Block of North 26th Street. During the incident, a person described as an American black male in his early to mid 20’s, 5’2″-to 5’4″ tall, slender build wearing dark blue jeans, a dark, zip up black hoodie and a black beanie style stocking hat, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the victim.

The victim complied with the suspect’s demands, and no one was hurt during the incident. If anyone has information about this or any other serious crime in Denison, contact the Denison Police Department at 712-263-3195 or Crawford County Crime Stoppers at 712-263-4050.

Authorities say no injuries were reported following a fire in Guthrie Center Sunday afternoon that heavily damaged a residence. The Blaze at 104 N. 2nd Street was reported at around 1-p.m.

Fire officials say the house was fully engulfed in smoke flames when crews arrived on the scene soon after they were notified. Firefighters from Panora and Guthrie Center provided mutual aid.

Personnel were on scene for about four hours but couldn’t save the home. The cause of the fire, which destroyed the basement and first floor, was undetermined at last report.

Police in Glenwood arrested 26-year old Joshua Madsen, of Glenwood, Friday. Madsen was charged with Assault, by Use of/or display of, a weapon, and, unlawful possession of prescription drugs. His bond was set at $3,000. Authorities report also, 26-year old Gary Ewart, of Glenwood, was arrested Sunday, for OWI/1st offense. His bond was set at $1,000.

Police in Red Oak arrested a man on drug charges, Sunday night. 42-year-old Shawn Allen Ponton was arrested at around 10:15-p.m. at the intersection of South Broadway and 3rd Avenue, and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
The man was taken to the Montgomery County jail where he was being held on $1,000 cash bond.

Three people were arrested on separate charges over the past few days, in Creston. Officials say 36-year old Demion Garrison, of Creston,  was arrested Saturday night at his residence, for Disorderly Conduct. Garrison was later released from the Union County Jail on a $300 bond. Earlier that evening, 67-year old Harry Walters, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, on a charge of OWI/2nd offense. He was later released on a $2,000 bond.

And, last Friday night, 51-year old David White, of Creston, was arrested for Public Intoxication. He was later released from custody on a $300 bond.