The Creston Police Department Thursday (today), said 17-year old Garret Don Sharp, of Afton, was arrested Wednesday night at 619 N. Birch, on the charge of Arson 1st Degree. Sharp was taken to Union County Jail and held without bail until seen by judge.

Authorities said also, a woman residing in the 1300 block of W. Adams Street, in Creston, reported Tuesday, that her vehicle had been broken into. Some of the items were recovered later that day at 200 S. Park St. Items still missing include: a massage gun; a can of mixed nuts; flex paste, and an inactive credit card. The loss is estimated at $98. A man from Creston reported that same day, that his vehicle parked in the 100 block of S. Stone Street, had been broken into. A wallet had been stolen. The estimated loss is $15.

Wednesday morning, a woman residing in the 400 block of W. Lucas Street in Creston, reported her vehicle had been broken into. She said her vehicle registration had been stolen. Estimated loss $10. A woman residing in the 300 block of N. Vine Street reported that same day, that vehicle had been broken into. Missing items include: Beats headphones; her vehicle registration. and tools. Estimated loss $100. And, a man residing in the 500 block of S. Poplar Street in Creston reported late Wednesday morning, that his vehicle had been broken into. He said two credit cards, a check book, and vehicle’s insurance card was stolen. Estimated loss $0.

Below is a summary of Enhanced Public Health Measures announced Dec. 16th by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. The measures went into effect at 12:01-a.m. Thursday (12/17), and continue through Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 11:59 p.m.

Mask Use : Indoor spaces open to the public & State executive branch buildings
● No change

Gathering Restrictions : Social, community, business, or leisure gatherings
● Ensure 6-feet distance between groups or individuals attending alone

Sporting and Recreational Events :
● Only two spectators for each youth or adult athlete, cheerleader, pep band member, or organizer staff,
unless all spectators are from the same household , must wear a mask and maintain 6 feet distance
from other spectators
● Youth and adult participants can be closer than 6-feet and are not required to wear masks

High School Sports & Extracurriculars : Sporting, recreational, and extracurricular events
● Only two spectators for each high school athlete, performer, competitor, cheerleader, pep band
member, or staff member, unless all spectators are from the same household , must wear a mask
and maintain 6 feet distance from other spectators
● Students participating can be closer than 6-feet and are not required to wear masks

Restaurants and Bars : Restaurant or bar, including a wedding reception venue, winery, brewery,
distillery, country club, or other social or fraternal club
● Masks required when not seated at a table, booth, or bar (while playing games, dancing, etc.)
● Six feet distancing between groups
● Groups limited to 8 people unless larger group is all same household
● Seated when eating or drinking and limit congregating

Fitness Centers : Fitness centers, health clubs, health spas, gyms
● Group fitness activities are allowed if a 6-foot distance is maintained

Casinos & Gaming Facilities :
● Masks required except when seated to eat or drink.

Closer/Prolonged Contact Establishments : Bowling alleys, pool halls, bingo halls, arcades, indoor
playgrounds, children’s play centers
● Mask required when not seated to eat or drink
● Ensure that groups and individuals are six feet apart at establishment
● Groups limited to eight people unless larger group is all same household

Nonessential/elective surgeries : A hospital must reserve at least 10% of intensive care unit (ICU) beds and
10% of medical/surgical beds for COVID-19 patients.

The Creston Police Department says no injuries were reported after a vehicle struck a garage during a domestic situation, the afternoon of Dec. 11th. Authorities say 39-year old Scott William Lemon, of Creston, told Police Wednesday (12/16) a 2001 Cadillac Deville Driven by 37-year old Keri Letisha Lemon, of Creston, allegedly intentionally rammed his 2012 Chevy Silverado pickup, causing the pickup to hit and damage a garage the residence on N. Maple Street. Scott Lemon then said Keri chased him in the yard and tried to block him from leaving.

Authorities say there was damage to the rear quarter panel of the vehicle, and the driver’s side door was sprung. Keri Lemon told Police her foot slipped off the accelerator, causing her car to hit the pickup. The incident happened at around 4:50-p.m.  Police say the Cadillac sustained front end damage. Damage to the vehicles amounted to $4,500 altogether, with the garage sustaining approximately $3,000 damage.

Creston Police say no citations were issued due the incident occurring on private property, and no charged were filed due to the victim declining to prosecute.