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Creston man arrested in Lenox on alcohol and drug charges

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November 3rd, 2012 by Ric Hanson

The Lenox Police Department reports a Union County man was arrested Friday night. Officials say an officer on routine patrol observed 22-year old Matthew J. Davis, of Creston, relieving himself in the parking lot of the Caseys General Store. When the officer approached Davis, he determined the man was intoxicated. After being placed under arrest for public intoxication, and while patting down Davis, the officer also discovered a small amount of marijuana in Davis’ pocket. Davis was subsequently charged with Possession of Marijuana, and transported to the Taylor County Jail.

The Lenox P-D reports also, 20-year old James Robert Castillo, of Lenox, was arrested at around 7-p.m. on November 1st, for violating his probation.  Castillo was transported to the Taylor County Jail where he was being held without bond pending an appearance before a magistrate.