The Creston Police Department today (Thursday), said three people were arrested on separate charges, Tuesday. 57-year old Rodney Earl Bell, of Creston, was arrested late Tuesday morning at his home, on two outstanding warrants out of Union County. Bell was being held in the Union County Jail on a $2,000 bond. Tuesday afternoon, 33-year old Michael Eugene Matherly, of Creston, was arrested for Assault on a Police Officer. The charge stems from an incident that took place in the 300 block of N. Spruce Street, in Creston. Matherly was being held on a $1,000 bond. And, 46-year old Jay Eldon Rains, of Creston, was arrested Tuesday evening, for Violation of a No Contact Order. He appeared before the magistrate and was released on his Own Recognizance.

Creston Police said also, a man residing in the 500 block of Wyoming Avenue reported Sunday, that someone vandalized his vehicle by means of large scratches in the paint. The incident happened sometime between 5:30-and 6:45-p.m., Sunday, while the vehicle was parked outside of the man’s residence. And, last Friday, a man residing in the 700 block of N. Oak Street, in Creston, reported that his garage had been broken into. The loss was estimated at $400. Among the items missing was: Various drywall tools; various electronic equipment; some mail, and other, miscellaneous items.