Ankeny Police Blotter: Drugs, Burglary Top Charges for Oct. 11

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

Men Charged with Robbing Ankeny, West Des Moines Kum & Go Sentenced After Pleading Guilty

The plea was in connection to an incident that occurred in May.

Ankeny Boy Allegedly Steals Mom’s Debit Card to Buy Video Games: Ankeny Police Blotter

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

How Ankeny is Honoring National Fire Prevention Week

Local activities are planned and the Ankeny Fire Department offers tips on how to make your home safe in the event of a fire.

Mountain Lion Shot and Killed Roaming Near School in Des Moines Metro

The six-foot long mountain lion made a threatening move toward Des Moines Police officers and was killed. The incident took place about eight miles south of Ankeny.

Ankeny Police Investigating a Burglary at DMACC Campus

Security video shows two unknown suspects targeting an ATM located in a campus building.

Candlelight Vigil Planned for Teen Shot in Ankeny Home

As of Tuesday, the 12-year-old Saydel student is still at Mercy Medical Center in critical condition.

Saydel Student Remains in Critical Condition After Ankeny Shooting

A 13-year-old Berwick boy remains at Mercy Medical Center after being shot in the head at an Ankeny house Saturday.

UPDATE: Ankeny Police Investigate Shooting of 13-Year-Old

Police say a Berwick boy was shot in the head while visiting at an Ankeny house Saturday.

Ankeny Police Ask Public for Help Identifying Burglary Suspect

Police are seeking a suspect who allegedly broke into Grubb's Pub in mid-September.

Ankeny Police Blotter: Burglaries, OWIs Top Charges for Oct. 1

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

Ankeny Police Blotter: Domestic Abuse, Trespassing Top Charges for Sept. 28

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

Ankeny Police Course Teaches Women How to Fight Off Attackers

Three times a year the Ankeny Police Department offers a series of classes that teach women how to defend themselves against the threat of sexual assault. You can sign up for the October classes now.

Ankeny Police Blotter: OWIs, Other Alcohol-Related Charges for Sept. 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 Blotter: Abuse, Theft Top Charges for Sept. 25

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

Not Quite the Ryder Cup: Drunken 'Golf Cart Driving' for Iowa Man

The incident happened at a Slater bar's “Puttin' Around Town” event.

Ankeny Police Blotter: Drug Possession, Domestic Abuse Top Charges for Sept. 21

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

Ankeny Remembers: 9/11 Memorial Held at Fire Station

A crowd of onlookers hears a bell's somber tones.

Ankeny Police Find Report of 'Crazy' Kids Actually Adults Celebrating Ankeny Hawks Win

Charges filed range from OWI to domestic abuse.

Mom Warned About Leaving Kids in a Van: Ankeny Police Blotter

Charges filed range from theft of copper and a construction trailer to drug possession.

OWIs Make Up Most of Ankeny Police Blotter for Sept. 11

Charges filed range from OWI to domestic abuse.

Ankeny Police Blotter for Sept. 10

Charges filed range from OWI to drug possession.

Innocence Abducted: From Johnny Gosch to Evansdale Cousins, 30 Years Have Brought Many Changes to Missing Children Investigations

Investigators say better relationships with media and faster response times have improved how missing children investigations are conducted.

Ankeny Fire Department to Hold September 11 Ceremony

The ceremony in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks will be held next Tuesday.

Ankeny Police Blotter for Sept. 6: Two Disputes Over Money

A man said he dropped money on the floor at Hy-Vee, but cameras didn't show the incident as reported.

Teen Forgot to Use His Fake ID When Trying to Buy Alcohol: Ankeny Police Blotter

Also in the reports, a group of men told Ankeny police they were worried they would be jumped at a bar for supporting the Iowa State Cyclones.

Ankeny Police Blotter for Sept. 5

Charges filed range from OWI to drug possession.

Ankeny Man Recalls His Work to Help Find Johnny Gosch

Ankeny resident and former newspaper publisher Ron Sampson spent hours volunteering to help find Johnny Gosch. The newspaper boy disappeared 30 years ago today, and has never been found.

Innocence Abducted: Noreen Gosch Blinded by Ugly World of Child Sex Trade (Part 2 of a Series)

Police say it’s “likely” Johnny Gosch was abducted and “possible” his mom’s right and he fell into a vortex of child prostitution, snuff films and pornography.

30 Years After Johnny Gosch Vanished, Iowa’s Innocence Abducted (Part 1 of a Series)

High-profile cases like Johnny Gosch’s and the disappearance of two girls from Black Hawk County this summer increase anxiety in the heartland.

List of Ankeny and Polk County Missing Persons

While Iowa officials have no individuals listed as missing in Ankeny, 10 missing people are being sought in Polk County.

Charges Could Be Dropped Against Man Accused in Deaths of Two Ankeny Children

Experts say Kevin Dalasta is mentally incompetent to stand trial in the deaths of Carson and Claire DeJoode. The Ankeny youngsters died in a car crash two years ago.

Ankeny Police Blotter: Two Men Arrested on Outstanding Warrants Top Aug. 30 Incidents

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

Is Ankeny Prepared to Handle a Missing Child Investigation?

While Ankeny has been spared the tragedy of having a child go missing and never being found, are the Ankeny Police Department, schools and residents prepared to handle such a case?

Ankeny Police Blotter: OWIs, Other Alcohol-Related Charges for Aug. 29

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 Blotter: Assaults, Burglaries Top Aug. 27 Charges

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

Ankeny Police Blotter: OWIs, Other Alcohol-Related Charges for Aug. 24

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 Blotter: Possession of Drugs, Paraphernalia Top Charges for Aug. 22

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

Ankeny Police Blotter: Burglaries, Thefts Top Aug. 20 Charges

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

Top 9 of Iowa: Obama Visit, Mom Who Killed Twins Gets 50 Years, Election Probe Hearing, Paul Ryan Meets Iowa Hecklers

Also, in Iowa City, one man died and another was sent to the hospital during an undercover police drug operation gone awry.