(Creston) A Creston man wanted on a felony warrant is in custody following a foot pursuit on Monday.
Creston Police say 34-year-old Anthony Cross was arrested on the outstanding felony warrant, and faces additional charges of third-degree burglary and Interference with Official Acts.
According to the Police report, at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Monday, officers with the Creston Police Department were patrolling the area of New York Avenue and Jefferson Street when they observed Cross. Officers were aware that Cross had an active felony warrant issued out of Polk County with nationwide extradition.
Upon observing officers, Cross immediately fled on foot, leading officers on a pursuit through the area. During the chase, officers temporarily lost visual contact with Cross near 609 Montgomery Street. Through witness statements and Ring doorbell camera footage, officers determined Cross had entered the front foyer of the four-unit apartment building and then unlawfully entered Apartment #4 upon noticing law enforcement presence.
Officers quickly established a perimeter around the building and initiated an investigation. It was determined that the apartment was unoccupied and that Cross did not have permission to enter or occupy the residence.
A tactical response plan was developed, and at approximately 3:30 p.m., with assistance from the Union County Sheriff’s Office Drone Team and the Creston Police Department K9 Unit, officers entered the apartment and located Cross hiding inside. He was taken into custody without further incident.
The Creston Police Department was assisted by the Union County Sheriff’s Office, Afton Police Department, Iowa State Patrol, and Greater Regional Health EMS.
