Creston Police: Creston woman beaten, strangled by boyfriend

Joshua D. England, 44, of Creston, was taken into custody Friday, March 28, on two counts of harassment, first degree - threaten forcible felony.

He was transferred to the Union County Jail where he was released after posting $4,000 cash or surety bond.

No other information was available.

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Zaniel A. Reiss, 21, of Creston, was taken into custody 2:54 a.m. Saturday, March 29, in the 800 block of West Adams Street on the charges of domestic abuse assault - impeding air/blood flow causing injury; false imprisonment and obstruction of emergency communications.

According to a Creston Police report, officers were dispatched for a report of domestic assault. When officers arrived, they spoke with a female victim who had bruising on her neck, ears and face; shallow lacerations and broken blood vessels in her eye.

The victim stated she has lived with Reiss for a year, and they are in a relationship. She said he struck her repeatedly in the face with his fists. She attempted to escape multiple times, but Reiss stopped her from doing so. He also had possession of her cell phone.

The victim yelled for someone to call 911, at which point Reiss strangled the victim, causing her to almost lose consciousness. The victim was able to escape, run to a relative’s house and call for help. Officers were able to locate Reiss at an apartment on West Adams Street.

Reiss was transferred to the Union County Jail on a $6,300 bond.

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Nicki R. Jones, 42, of Creston, was taken into custody 3:46 p.m. Saturday, March 29 on Irving Street on the charge of driving while barred.

According to a Creston Police report, officers stopped a 2002 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado on Irving Street for failure to yield. They made contact with the driver, identified as Nicki Jones, who was found to have a barred driver’s license.

Jones was cited and released from the scene on a promise to appear.

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Aiden R. Snodgrass, 18, of Creston, was taken into custody 11:59 p.m., Sunday, March 30, in the 800 block of Park Street on the charge of public intoxication, first offense.

According to a Creston Police report, an officer was driving south on South Park Street when he noticed a red Chevrolet truck quickly exit out of Quiet Harbor Estates, almost failing to stop at the intersection.

The officer noticed a man, later identified as Snodgrass, standing a few yards away from the truck, appearing to be getting picked up. When Snodgrass saw the officer, he turned and took off running across a large grass field and behind some buildings.

The officer followed Snodgrass in his vehicle, activating his lights. Snodgrass looked back several times, but continued to run. The officer exited the vehicle and began giving commands. Snodgrass was able to be detained. Officers observed the smell of alcohol, bloodshot watery eyes and him stumbling when attempting to walk.

Snodgrass was transported to the Union County Jail where he was cited and released on a promise to appear.

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Todd C. Lacina reported a brake pad was thrown through his window in the 800 block of West Mills Street at approximately 1:30 a.m. Monday, March 31. The damage was estimated at $100.

Taylor McCaulley reported a rock was thrown through their window in the 300 block of North Sycamore Street at approximately 2:25 a.m. Monday, March 31. The damage was estimated at $100.