Creston, Iowa — The Creston Police Department reports at at around 10:30-p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29th, law enforcement
officers from the Creston Police Department and Union County Sheriffs Office responded to an incident involving a reported robbery and assault within the city of Creston.

A Union County Deputy encountered a female juvenile in the roadway near South Sumner St., and Jefferson Ave., who appeared injured and in distress. The juvenile reported that she had jumped from a moving vehicle to escape an assault by the driver.

Through investigation, Officers identified the driver as 21-year-old Jayden Peavler, of Creston. The victim reported that she had met with Peavler regarding the sale of a personal item when he attempted to forcibly take it from her. When the juvenile attempted to contact law enforcement, Peavler allegedly assaulted her and accelerated the vehicle as she tried to exit. The juvenile jumped from the vehicle and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

This (Thursday) morning, Creston Police Officers located Peavler, conducted an interview and subsequently arrested him for the following offenses:
• Kidnapping, 1 st Degree – Class “A” Felony
• Robbery, 1 st Degree – Class “B” Felony
• Assault While Participating in a Felony – Class “C” Felony
• Obstruction of 9-1-1 Communication – Simple Misdemeanor
• Interference with Official Acts – Simple Misdemeanor

The juvenile victim was evaluated by emergency medical personnel and treated for injuries at Greater Regional Medical Center. The Creston Police Department extends its appreciation to the Union County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance. This remains an active investigation, though no further information is expected to be released at this time.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.