(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department report one arrest, and two incidents of theft and/or vandalism, both of which occurred on Monday (Jan. 17). Authorities say a man reported to Police Monday, that his backpack was missing from the Quality Inn, in Creston. The backpack contained his wallet, a pocket knife, ear buds and a phone charger. The loss was estimated at $200. And, a man reported that a bench/tombstone was damaged at the Graceland Cemetery in Creston. The damage was estimated at $3,500.

Creston Police said also, 62-year-old Martin Dennis Kelly, of Creston, was arrested at his home last Friday. He was charged with Harassment in the 1st Degree – Threaten Forcible Felony, and Possession of a Controlled Substance/2nd offense – Methamphetamine. Kelly was being held in the Union County Jail on a $4,000 cash or surety bond.