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2 arrested on drug charges in Creston

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October 27th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

Officials with the Creston Police report two people were arrested on separate drug charges, Tuesday, and one person was arrested this (Wednesday) morning, for assault with a dangerous weapon. At around 10-a.m. Tuesday, 19-year-old Stiller Niles Melton-Clardy, of Des Moines, was arrested at the Union County Law Enforcement Center, on a Union County warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Melton-Clardy was also charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance-Marijuana/1st offense. He was later released on bond.

At around 11:20-p.m. Tuesday, 19-year-old Amber Danielle Lacina, of Shannon City, was arrested at the Summit Boat Ramp, and charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. She was cited at the scene, and released.

At around 1-a.m. today (Wednesday), 24-year-old Adam Edward Lee Austin, of Creston, was arrested for Interference with Official Acts and Assault with a dangerous weapon. Austin was being held in the Union County Jail on a $2,300 cash/surety bond.  Creston Police said also, Brett Street Power Washing Services on Elm Street in Creston, reported a padlock was cut on one of their trailers, and a brand new red and black Predictor Generator was stolen, along with two gas cans. The loss was estimated at $590.