Authorities on scene of standoff at home in Creston

Tear gas deployed in Creston standoff, suspect in custody

CRESTON, Iowa -- A nearly six-hour standoff in Creston ended with the suspect in custody on Tuesday. Authorities arrested 47-year-old Jerry Williams, who was wanted for alleged burglary and violation of supervised release. Union County Emergency Management told WHO 13 that just before noon, law enforcement personnel were attempting to serve several felony warrants at [...]

Authorities on scene of standoff at home in Creston

Authorities confirmed a man has barricaded inside a home in Creston.

Wanted Subject Taken Into Custody Following Standoff in Creston

On September 22, 2026, at approximately 10:16 a.m., the Creston Police Department received information that Jerry Williams, 47, of Lenox, was inside a residence at 305 N. Elm Street in Creston. Williams was wanted in Polk County, Iowa, on multiple felony warrants related to burglary charges. Officers from the Creston Police Department and Union County […]

Lenox Man Arrested After Four-Hour Standoff in Creston

(Creston) A Lenox man wanted on multiple felony warrants in Polk County was taken into custody Tuesday following a four-hour standoff with law enforce...