Creston Police are investigating two incidents of vandalism and two reports of theft. Officials say on Saturday, a Creston man reported that sometime between Oct. 13th and 15th, someone broke out both front windows of his truck. The damage was estimated at $300.

Last Friday, a resident of the 600 block of S. Pine Street reported someone took two chainsaws from his shed. The theft, which occurred sometime between 10-p.m. Thursday and 10-a.m. Friday, resulted in a loss of $600. Also on Friday, a resident of the 200 block of N. Birch Street, in Creston, reported someone broke into his vehicle and stole a stereo system. The incident occurred sometime between 11:30-p.m. Thursday and 8:30-a.m., Friday. The loss was estimated at $100.

And, on Thursday, a Creston resident reported that sometime between 11-p.m. Wednesday and 1-a.m. Thursday, someone broke a section of his fence. The incident happened in the 500 block of S. Walnut Street, and resulted in an estimated loss of $150.

Police in Creston say two people were arrested on drug charges, Saturday. 35-year old Mika Luddington, and 38-year old Erik Witt, both of Creston, were arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana. Both were later released on $1,000 bond, each.

On Friday, 30-year old Matt Maxfield, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, for Theft in the 5th Degree. He was released on a Promise to Appear later, in court. On Saturday, 28-year old William Baker, of Creston, was arrested at the Union County LEC, for Theft in the 5th Degree. He was also released on a Promise to Appear. On Sunday, 28-year old Shaeina Allison and 33-year old Joseph Baze-Gaiser, both of Creston, were arrested at the Creston Wal-Mart, for Theft in the 4th Degree. They were later released on $1,000 bond each.

28-year old Jake Davis, and 35-year old Heather Scarberry, both of Creston, were arrested Sunday for Public Intoxication. Both were later released on $300 bond each. Also arrested Sunday, was 28-year old Christopher Fannon, and 24-year old Tyler McKay, both of Creston, who were taken into custody for Disorderly Conduct. Both were being held in the Union County Jail while awaiting bond.

And, 26-year old Heather Brammer, of Murray, was arrested Saturday for OWI/1st offense. She was later released on $1,000 bond.

Police in Council Bluffs say no injuries were reported following an accident early this (Monday) morning. Authorities say 37-year old Shawn Elliff, of Council Bluffs, was cited for Disobedience to a sign/signal, Failure to Provide proof of Insurance and Operating a vehicle without Registration, following a crash that happened at around 2:30-a.m. at the intersection of N. 17th Street and Avenue L.

Elliff was traveling south on N. 17th when he failed to stop at the intersection.

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His vehicle collided with the front passenger side of another vehicle which was traveling west on Avenue L. After the impact, the other vehicle traveled through a fence of residence located at the southwest corner of the intersection, and came to rest just short of hitting the house.

Elliff’s vehicle also continued southwest and traveled through the same fence before colliding with and coming to rest on, the north side of the residence. The home sustained only minor damage, though. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage,

A handful of area school district Boards of Education are set to hold their separate, regularly scheduled meetings this evening. The Griswold School Board meeting begins at 5:30-p.m. and includes a decision on a recommendation from the District’s Facilities Committee with regard to options for their buildings. Superintendent Dave Henrichs reports the Committee feels they are at a “Crossroad” following their recent meetings, and it’s his opinion the entire Committee believes “Option A,” consolidating all operations into one central campus to be located in Griswold, is the best option. Henrichs said recently “There is some concern however,” that consolidation of operations (combined with 2016-17 and future cuts), “Will create enough general fund savings to allow the district to remain viable.” His concern lies with the possibility the district may pass a multi-million dollar bond, yet still have to consolidate with another district, or dissolve, which would leave the taxpayers with a debt, and no school of their own.

The CAM School Board will meet this evening at 6:30. They’ll consider approval of a building addition plan from Snyder and Associates for the Preschool Building in Massena, and act on adopting a Board Policy with regard to “Parent and Family Engagement.”

The Audubon School Board meets at 7-p.m., and will act on a 3-year Building and Grounds Plan, as well as receive an update on a 21st Century Community Grant.

And, the Exira-EHK School Board meeting gets underway at 7-p.m. Among their discussion items, is the refinancing of a Sales Tax Bond.

Sheriff’s Deputies in Montgomery County arrested a man on an OWI charge Sunday night, following a traffic stop at S. 2nd and E. Ohio Streets, in Red Oak. 59-year old Randall Edward Gibson, of Red Oak, faces a charge of OWI/1st offense. Gibson was arrested at around 10:50-p.m. and brought to the Montgomery County Jail, and held on $1,000 bond.