Ankeny Police: Neighborhood Burglaries, OWIs Top Blotter for Jan. 8

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

State Fire Marshal: 217 Iowan Lives Saved by Fire Alarms in 2012

Sadly, 42 Iowans perished in fires in 2012. However, the State Fire Marshall's office says 217 lives were saved by fire alarms.

Ankeny Police: OWIs Top Blotter for Jan. 3

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Driving Without a License Charges Fill Ankeny Police Blotter

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Suspect in Attempted Ankeny Medicap Pharmacy Robbery Leads Police on 100 MPH Chase

Police said the suspect fled Ankeny's Medicap Pharmacy, leading officers on a chase through parking lots and roads at speeds reaching 100 miles per hour.

Shoplifting and Domestic Assault Charges: Ankeny Police Blotter

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Woman Banned from Ankeny Walmart Following Profanity, Demolished Displays: 2012 in Review

Ankeny police arrested an Iowa City woman in April after she allegedly became angry with Ankeny Walmart employees when they wouldn't let her return an item not found on her receipt.

OWIs, Drug Possession Charges Fill Ankeny Police Blotter

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Ankeny Parents to Stand Trial Feb. 13 for Locking Kids in Basement

Paul and JoAnn Drake are out on bond as they await trial on charges of child neglect. Authorities say the couple at times locked two adopted children in the basement for several weeks.

Man Allegedly Punches Ex-Girlfriend for Looking Through His Phone: 2012 in Review

A West Des Moines man was charged with domestic assault after police responded to a call from his ex-girlfriend in the early morning hours of Feb. 5.

Ankeny Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Death of Baby Daughter

Ryan Trowbridge had asked for a new trial after being convicted in October of killing his 4-month-old daughter. His request was denied and he was sentenced to life in prison.

Ankeny Police Issue Warrant for Second Suspect in Walgreen's Robbery, High-Speed Chase

Police are looking for a West Des Moines woman for her alleged involvement in the Nov. 29 incident, a release issued by the Ankeny Police Department said.

Ankeny Police: Theft Charges Top Blotter for Dec. 10

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Ankeny Police Blotter: OWIs, Other Alcohol-Related Charges for Dec. 6

A roundup of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and other alcohol-related charges extracted from our recent police blotters provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Suspect Arrested in Ankeny Kohl's Robbery

Ankeny police arrested a Des Moines woman for her alleged connection to the Nov. 12 incident.

Ankeny Police: Drug Charges Top Dec. 5 Blotter

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Another Delay in Case of Man Charged With Killing Two Ankeny Children

Kevin Dalasta is accused of driving through a stop sign to cause a crash that injured Ankeny mom Heather DeJoode and killed two of her children, Carson, 5, and Claire, 5 months.

Ankeny Police Seeking Assistance in Identifying Kohl's Burglary Suspect

The suspect allegedly struck a store loss prevention officer with her vehicle before fleeing the scene.

One Suspect Arrested; Speeds Reached 105 MPH in Ankeny High-Speed Chase, Police Say (Updated)

Two suspects accused of robbing an Ankeny Walgreen's this morning led police on a high speed chase that ended near Elkhart.

Ankeny's Most Wanted: Do You Know These Suspects?

The Ankeny Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the following subjects. If you have any information regarding the cases listed below please contact the department.

Fill the Fire Truck in Ankeny Fire Department's Toys for Tots Fundraiser

The annual event will be held this Sunday, Dec. 2.

Ankeny Police: Customer Leaves After Reporting Alleged Bed Bugs at Ankeny Hotel

Quick highlights from calls and incidents recorded by the Ankeny Police Department.

Smoke Detector Alerts Ankeny Man to Morning House Fire

The man escaped a fire in his house without injuries Friday morning.

Ankeny Police: Neighborhood Burglaries, Forgery Top Blotter for Nov. 26

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Ankeny Police Department Launches "Most Wanted" Section on Website

Police enlist help of Ankeny residents by publicizing surveillance footage and other photographic evidence.

Ankeny Police Blotter: OWIs, Other Alcohol-Related Charges for Nov. 20

A roundup of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and other alcohol-related charges extracted from our recent police blotters provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Ankeny Police Called to Troubled House 25 Times in 9 Months

Ankeny police officers were called to the Paul and JoAnn Drake house at least 25 times since February, reports show, on claims two teens had abused their parents and a sibling, or were threatening to harm themselves.

Ankeny Police: Neighborhood Burglaries, Drugs Top Reports for Nov. 14 Blotter

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Biological Mom of Girl Allegedly Locked in Ankeny Basement by Adoptive Parents Says She Wants Her Daughter Back

The biological mother of a 13-year-old girl whose adoptive parents are facing neglect and false imprisonment charges said she never mistreated her daughter, but this isn't the first time her adoptive parents have.

Ankeny Parents Charged With Locking Children in Basement

One of the couple's children reportedly told a school official about the mistreatment, which led to the parents' arrest and in investigation by the Department of Human Services.

Boy Shot in Head at Ankeny Home Undergoing Therapy, Attends Benefit to Help Family

Michael Wells of Berwick survived being shot in the head five weeks ago and is now at On With Life rehabilitation center in Ankeny.

Ankeny Police: Drug Charges, Burglary Reports Top Oct. 30 Blotter

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Ankeny Fire Department to Give Away Smoke Alarm Batteries

Batteries can be picked up at the Ankeny Fire Station on Northwest Ash Drive.

Ankeny Police Blotter: OWIs, Other Alcohol-Related Charges for Oct. 26

A roundup of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and other alcohol-related charges extracted from our recent police blotters provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Ankeny Police: Drug Charges, Burglaries Top Oct. 25 Blotter

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Ankeny Police: Drug, Driving Charges Top Oct. 23 Blotter

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Ankeny Police Arrest Six People After Early-Morning Home Burglary

The owner of the residence located in the 2000 block of Four Seasons Drive also was assaulted during the incident, police say.

Ankeny Police Blotter: Harassment, Assault Top Charges for Oct. 18

A summary of incident reports with individual charges provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

Ankeny Police Blotter: OWIs, Other Alcohol-Related Charges for Oct. 16

A roundup of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and other alcohol-related charges extracted from our recent police blotters provided by the Ankeny Police Department.

PHOTOS: Fire Safety Stressed at Ankeny Fire Department Open House Through Fun Family Activities (Encore)

The Ankeny Fire Department held its annual open house Wednesday evening. The event is held each year during National Fire Prevention Week and featured various family-friendly and educational activities.