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Creston Police report (issued 12/17/20): Afton teen arrested on Arson charge; numerous vehicle break-ins reported

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December 17th, 2020 by Ric Hanson

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.