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02-06-2025
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Creston Police: Male driver following women charged again
Jun. 2—Kevin W. Rauch, 40, of Creston, was taken into custody 12:52 p.m. May 29, at the Union County Law Enforcement Center on two Union County warrants for the charge of failure to serve jail sentence. According to Union County District Court documents, Rauch was convicted on charges of possession of a controlled substance — methamphetamine, first offense and assault on persons of certain occupations and was ordered to serve two days in jail on each offense beginning Oct. 25, 2024. Rauch did not serve the required sentences. Rauch was transported to the Union County Jail and held without bond until his sentenced time is served. — — — — — — Mauricio A. Trejos Castaneda, 26, of Creston, was taken into custody 9:05 p.m. May 29, in the 800 block of West Adams Street on the charge of harassment, first degree — third offense. At approximately 11 p.m. Castaneda was charged with a second count of harassment, first degree. According to Creston Police reports, at approximately 8:48 p.m. Castaneda used his vehicle to intimidate an adult female on Cherry Street, causing the victim to fear for her safety. At approximately 9:52 p.m. Castaneda again used his vehicle in a threatening manner to intimidate a different adult female at Sumner Avenue and Taylor Street, placing the victim in fear for her safety. Castaneda has three prior convictions for harassment in Union County this year. Castaneda was transported to the Union County Jail and held on $4,000 cash or surety bond. — — — — — Trisha J. Johnston, 41, of Creston, was taken into custody 10:37 p.m. May 29, in the 900 block of North Sumner Avenue on a Union County warrant for the charge of theft, fifth degree. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 5 p.m. May 20, Johnston entered the Creston Bomgaars wearing black and white tennis shoes. She is seen on security footage exiting the store wearing boots. Store employees later located a box of Georgia brand boots which contained the tennis shoes Johnston wore into the store. Johnston was identified by police with the security footage. Shortly after Johnston left the store she posted the stolen boots on Facebook Marketplace for sale using her personal Facebook account. The value of the boots was $209.99. Johnston was transported to the Union County Jail where she was released from after posting $300 cash or surety bond. — — — — — Jacob M. Erskine, 37, of Creston, was taken into custody 12:49 a.m. May 30, at Devoe and Division streets on the charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. According to a Creston Police report, at approximatley 11:59 p.m. May 29, a traffic stop was conducted on a 2005 Audi A4 for having nonworking taillights. Contact was made with the driver, identified as Erskine. The odor of marijuana was detected coming from the car. Erskine admitted to having a marijuana pipe in the car. A probable cause search was conducted and a pipe containing marijuana residue was located. Erskine was cited and released on a summons to appear. — — — — — Ryan L. Woosley, 41, of Des Moines, was taken into custody 6:31 a.m. May 30, in the 100 block of East Adams Street on the charge of driving while barred. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 6:25 a.m. officers observed Woosley driving a 2005 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide on Pine Street. Woosley is known to have a barred license. Woosley was transported to the Union County Jail where he was released from after posting $1,000 cash or surety bond.
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24-04-2025
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Union County: Deputies pursue vehicle into Clarke County
Apr. 24—Brandy D. Scheuermann, 47, of Murray, was taken into custody April 19, at her residence on the charges of eluding — speed over 25 mph over limit, interference with official acts, driving while suspended, reckless driving and operating a vehicle without an interlock. According to Union County reports, at approximately 9:24 p.m. a traffic stop was initiated on a 2015 Jeep Cherokee at Yellowrose Avenue and 120th Street for a traffic violation. The Jeep did not stop. The Jeep proceeded to a residence in the 1100 block of Shore Street in Murray, reaching speeds of 80 mph in a 50 mph zone. The driver, later identified as Scheuermann, exited the vehicle and ran inside the residence. Deputies knocked on the door multiple times and announced themselves but no one answered the door. The PA system was used to order those inside the home, to exit, but Scheuermann and other occupants did not comply. Scheuermann later admitted to hiding in the residence and to speeding up to elude law enforcement after seeing emergency lights and hearing sirens due to her license being suspended. Scheuermann is required to have an interlock device installed on any vehicle operated by her. The Jeep did not have a device installed. Scheuermann was transported to the Adams County Jail and held on $5,000 cash or surety bond. — — — — — Joshua L. Jones, 34, of Creston, was taken into custody April 20 at the Union County Law Enforcement Center on a Union County warrant for the charge of failure to appear on the original charge of harassment, third degree. According to a Union County District Court document, Jones was ordered to appear Aug. 3, 2021, for a pre-trial conference on the original charge and did not appear. Jones was transported to the Union County Jail and held on $300 cash-only bond.
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08-04-2025
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Creston Police: Drinking and driving lands two in jail over the weekend
Apr. 8—Brooklyn M. Roberts, 19, of Creston was taken into custody 5:36 p.m. April 4, at the Union County Law Enforcement Center on a Union County warrant for the charge of failure to appear on the original charges of OWI, first offense and possession of a controlled substance — marijuana, first offense. According to a Union County District Court document, Roberts was to appear April 4 for a plea hearing on the original charges and did not. Roberts was transported to the Adams County Jail where she was released from after posting $3,000 cash-only bond. — — — — — Cory S. Laird, 38, of Creston, was taken into custody 11:24 p.m. April 4, in the 400 block of South Sumner Avenue on the charge of OWI, first offense. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 10:57 p.m. officers observed a 2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer on Adams Street across the centerline of the road. The trailblazer turned south onto South Sumner Avenue, traveling 37 mph in a 25 mph zone. The Trailblazer almost hit the curb, corrected and then crossed the centerline again. A traffic stop was conducted and contact was made with the driver, identified as Laird, who had slurred speech, bloodshot, watery eyes and the odor of a consumed alcoholic beverage coming from his person. A open beer can was observed in the driver's cupholder. Laird told officers he had consumed three to four beers. Laird consented to field sobriety testing and showed numerous validated clues of impairment. A PBT showed his BrAC to be above .08%. Laird was transported the law enforcement center where he consented to provide a breath specimen for chemical testing. The result indicated Laird to have a a BAC of .162%. Laird was transported to the Union County Jail where he was released from after posting $1,000 cash or surety bond. — — — — — Jose R. Marroquin, 24, of Hildago, Texas, was taken into custody at 1 a.m. April 5, at Highway 25 and Montgomery Street on the charge of OWI, first offense. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 11:12 p.m. officers stopped a vehicle for a violation. Contact was made with the driver, identified as Marroquin, who was determined to be impaired and believed to be under the influence of a controlled substance. Marroquin consented to field sobriety testing which showed significant signs of impairment. He also consented to a DRE evaluation which confirmed his impairment to be from a controlled substance. Marroquin was transported to the Union County Jail where he was released from after posting $1,000 cash or surety bond. __ __ __ __ __ Eric D. Shawler, 52, of Creston, was taken into custody 3:09 a.m. April 5, at the Union County Law Enforcement Center on the charge of OWI, first offense. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 2:08 a.m. a 2006 Ford F350 was stopped after being observed traveling 39 mph in a 25 mph zone. The driver, identified as Shawler, exited his vehicle and approached the patrol car. While speaking with Shawler, the odor of a consumed alcoholic beverage was detected coming from his breath. Shawler admitted he had had a couple of drinks at a local bar, with the last one being consumed about 15 minutes prior to being stopped. Shawler refused all field sobriety testing and a PBT. A search warrant was obtained for a breath specimen. The test result indicated his BAC to be .092%. Shawler was transported to the Union County Jail where he was released from after posting $1,000 cash or surety bond. — — — — — Travis Q. Wambold, 48, of Creston, was taken into custody 4:55 p.m. April 5, at Chestnut and Walnut streets on the charge of driving while suspended. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 4:39 p.m. Wambold was observed driving a 2000 Ford Explorer on South Chestnut Street. Walmbold has a suspended license. Wambold was cited and released at the scene on a summons to appear. — — — — — Wesley G. Keeler Jr., 37, of Creston, was taken into custody 7:09 p.m. April 5, at East Montgomery and North Vine streets on the charge of driving while suspended. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 7 p.m. Keeler was observed driving a 2013 Dodge Avenger on Vine Street. Keeler has a suspended license. Keeler was cited and released at the scene on a summons to appear. — — — — — Robert T. Jackson, 46, of Creston, was taken into custody 9:19 p.m. April 5, at Adams and Division streets on the charge of driving while suspended. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 9:13 p.m. Jackson was observed driving a 2013 Ford Fusion on Division Street. Jackson has a suspended license. Jackson was cited and released at the scene on a summons to appear. — — — — — Payten R. Jurgensen, 21, of Creston, was taken into custody 9:30 a.m. April 6, at her residence on the charge of harassment, third degree. According to a Creston Police report, a male victim reported his ex-girlfriend, identified as Jurgensen, was repeatedly calling him and provided evidence to police showing repeated calls from her. Officers contacted Jurgensen on a recorded line and advised her to stop contacting the victim. Jurgensen told officers she wasn't going to stop and had already called in excess of 100 times. These calls were made without legitimate purpose and in a manner which likely caused the victim annoyance. Jurgensen was transported to the Adams County Jail where she was released from on her own recognizance on a promise to appear for sentencing after she pled guilty to the charge. — — — — — Rhonda J. Thompson, 55, of Corning, was taken into custody 12:25 a.m. April 6, at Highway 34 and Smith Street on the charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 11:07 p.m. April 5 a 2020 Nissan Kicks was stopped for speeding and crossing the centerline. Contact was made with the driver, identified as Thompson. While speaking with Thompson officers observed a marijuana pipe in plain view and handed it to officers after being asked. There was still marijuana residue in the pipe. A probable cause search was conducted. Officers located two empty tubes marked "marijuana." Thompson was cited and released at the scene on a summons to appear. — — — — — Noemy Aguirre, 22, of Creston, was taken into custody 4:28 p.m. April 6, for the charge of animal at large. According to a Creston Police report, at approximately 3:52 p.m. April 5, officers were dispatched to a residence on Pine Street for two dogs attacking a smaller dog. Officers were able to get the dogs separated. The owner of the two dogs, identified as Aguirre, said the dogs had run off after a door was opened at her residence. Aguirre was cited and released on a summons to appear.
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02-04-2025
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Union County: A UTV driver finds himself in jail for OWI and other charges
Apr. 2—Christopher E. Baker, 41, of Creston, was taken into custody 10:41 p.m. March 27, at his residence on the charges of OWI, third or subsequent offense; driving while license denied or revoked and operating without an interlock device. He was additionally cited for the charges of no vehicle insurance, registration and driving on the wrong side of the road. According to a Union County report, at approximately 10:27 p.m. a 2018 Yamaha UTV was observed stopped on Osage Street. The UTV then pulled into a residence in the 1200 block of Osage and two individuals got out. The passenger took off running and the driver, later identified as Baker, walked toward the residence. Baker was stopped and contact was made. The strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was detected coming from Baker. He had bloodshot, watery eyes, impaired balance, slurred speech and was acting irrationally. Baker was told the UTV was seen driving on the wrong side of the road, to which he stated there is only one side on a Level B road. The passenger confirmed Baker to be the UTV driver. Baker refused all field sobriety testing and refused to provide a specimen for chemical testing. Baker had also been reported for causing issues at the Cromwell Tap. Witnesses said Baker was driving the UTV at that time as well and deputies observed the UTV leaving the area. Baker was transported to the Union County Jail where he was released from after posting $6,300 cash or surety bond. — — — — — Susan Lemon, 56, of Canon City, Colorado, was taken into custody 1:29 a.m. March 29, at Birch and Montgomery streets on four Union County warrants: two for the charge of failure to appear on the original charge of driving while barred and two for the charge of violation of probation. According to Union County District Court documents, Lemon was ordered to appear July 2, 2015, for arraignment on the two original charges and did not appear. After being convicted of OWI, first offense and theft, third degree, Lemon was given a suspended sentence Feb. 26, 2015, of two years probation. Lemon violated the terms of her probation by being charged two times in May 2015 for driving while barred in Union County. Lemon admitted to methamphetamine use May 9, 2015. She also was a no call/no show for a probation appointment May 18, 2015, and failed to make the rescheduled appointment May 22, 2015. On May 27, 2015, she was charged in Montgomery County with open container and driving while barred. Lemon was transported to the Clarke County Jail and held on $10,000 cash only bond.
