Creston RCMP weekly report January 1 - 8, 2023
Creston
2023-01-10 07:06 PST
Creston RCMP received 68 calls for service from January 1st to January 8th, 2023.
January 1st
- Police received a report of a person was being extorted. A woman shared intimate photographs with an unknown person she had met online. The unknown individual was now demanding money to prevent the photographs from being sent to family and friends. The woman was advised to block the person and told not to send any money. Creston RCMP would like to remind the public to be very careful with what they share online and especially intimate photographs.
- Officers attended a possible prowler at a residence. It was determined to be a howling pack of coyotes in the yard.
January 3rd
- Officers received a report of barking dogs keeping a neighbour up all night. The bylaw officer was advised of the howling pooches.
January 4th
- Officers received a report of a shoplifter. Officers have identified the male and are forwarding charges.
January 5th
- Received a report of a break-in.
- A report was made of an erratic driver.
January 6th
- Officers attended a disturbance and found a person in a mental health crisis. The person was taken to hospital where they received medical treatment.
January 7th
- Officers attended a disturbance and arrested a man for breaking a window. The man was arrested and held for court.
- Police assisted Creston Fire with a structure fire providing traffic control.
- Officers were advised of a landlord tenant dispute.
January 8th
- Officers received a report of an assault. Charges are being recommended.
Creston RCMP File 23-58
On January 7, 2023, Creston RCMP officers were called to a shoplifting and weapons report at a local business. A local man, Zachary Muise, was arrested and charged with multiple offences. Muise allegedly stole items from the business and threatened the staff with a knife. Muise allegedly resisted arrest but was taken into custody and held for court. Muise was released on multiple conditions by the courts. Muise will appear in court again on January 19th, 2023.
Zachary Muise is now facing the following charges:
- Theft Under $5000
- Uttering Threats
- Resisting Arrest
Released by:
Cst. Brett Urano, Media Relations Officer
Creston RCMP
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