(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department says five people were arrested on separate charges over the past few days. Two people were arrested for drug-related offenses:

• 27-year-old Shelby Nicole Sheppard, of Creston, was arrested at around 3:50-a.m. Saturday. Sheppard was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Theft 5th, and Possession of a controlled substance – Methamphetamine 1st Offense. She was taken to the Union County Jail and later posted a $1,000 bond.
• At around 3:25-a.m. Sunday, Creston Police arrested 21-year-old Jonathan Dean Williams, of Creston. Williams was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance/Marijuana-2nd Offense. He was later released after posting $1,000 bond.

Two other people were arrested on Theft-related charges.

• Friday night, 38-year-old Melissa Kay Stephenson, of Creston, was arrested on a Union County warrant for Theft in the 5th Degree. She was later released on a $300 bond. And,
• At around 3:40-p.m. Saturday, Creston Police arrested 25-year-old Noah Alexander Young, a homeless person,was arrested at the Creston Walmart Store, for Theft in the 5th Degree. Young was taken to the Union County Jail and later released on his own cognizance.

And, Creston Police early Sunday morning, arrested 19-year-old Jared Keith Devore, of Creston, for Driving While Suspended. Devore was cited and released from the scene of the traffic stop, on a promise to appear in court.