Numerous weekend arrests in Creston
June 16th, 2025 by Ric Hanson
(Creston, Iowa) – The Creston Police Department says six people were arrested over the weekend, with two arrested on drug charges. Sunday evening, 41-year-old Paul William Daniels, of Creston, was arrested at McKinley Park, on charges that include Possession of a Controlled Substance (PCS)/Marijuana-1st offense, and on an outstanding warrant for Probation Violation (On an original charge of Domestic Abuse Assault-Impeding Air/Blood Flow causing bodily injury, 2 counts of Domestic Abuse Assault/3rd or subsequent offense, and Harassment in the 1st and 2nd Degrees. Daniels was being held without bond in the Union County Jail, pending a court appearance.
Sunday afternoon, 40-year-old John David Foster, of Creston, was arrested at Rainbow Park on charges of Disorderly Conduct-fighting or violent behavior, and interference with Official Acts. He was later released on a $600 bond. Also arrested Sunday afternoon, was 32-year-old Ely Laramie Will, of Clearfield, who was charged with Driving While Barred, PCS with the Intent to Manufacture or Deliver, and Failure to Affix a Drug Tax Stamp. Will was being held without bond, pending a court appearance.
At around 12-a.m. Saturday, Creston Police arrested 34-year-old Alex Richard Cunningham, of Creston, for Violation of a No Contact Order. He was being held without bond until seen by a Judge. At around 1:40-a.m. Saturday, 60-year-old David John Rathe, of Creston, was arrested for OWI/1st offense. He was later released on a $1,000 bond. And, at around 12:04-p.m., Saturday, Creston Police arrested 22-year-old Damien Nish Beard, of Afton, at Rainbow Park in Creston. Beard was charged with Disorderly Conduct – Fighting or Violent Behavior. He was released from jail on a promise to appear in court.