City Of Johnston: Officer Johnston Receives Letter Of Appreciation

Officer Johnston is a highly motivated nighttime patrol officer dedicated to proactive criminal interdiction and safety.

Toddler Dies After She Was Pulled From Big Creek State Park Water

Now, the family is asking for help paying for the girl's funeral. A GoFundMe account has been created.

Mom Who Left Kids Alone While She Went to Europe May Avoid Prison

An Iowa mom who left her young children alone at home and went to Germany for a 12-day trip may avoid prison under plea deal.

Johnston Police Adding Community Affairs Officer In 2018

Officer Zach Grandon's role will include working with neighborhoods on community policing issues and crime prevention.

Johnston Promotes McClain To Sergeant In Police Department

Cale McClain, also an active member of the Iowa Army National Guard, joined the Johnston Police Department in 2011.

Johnston Police Department Seeking Additional Officers

The department of 29 sworn officers is accepting applications from candidates interested in community policing and citizen engagement.

Four Johnston Teens Charged In September Assault Enter Plea

Trial dates were set Monday for four teenagers who pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a male classmate in September.

Get To Know Johnston Police And Their Jobs Over A Cup Of Coffee

Johnston police officers want to share about their job and learn about the city's residents at Nov. 3 Coffee With A Cop event.

Johnston Police Want Your Meds: Bring Unused Pills To Take-Back Event For Disposal

Johnston police will take part in the campaign to clean out medicine cabinets of unused and expired medications for public safety.

Woman Left On Trip To Europe, Leaving 4 Young Kids At Home: Police

Police called the woman and ordered her to return.

Local Teacher Intoxicated in Kindergarten Classroom

The traditional Valentine's Day party took an unfortunate turn last week.

Video - University of Iowa Student Forcibly Arrested

Video of a University of Iowa police officer arresting a student is getting a lot of attention for the controversial amount of force used.

Cedar Falls Dog A Thanksgiving Day Hero

A Thanksgiving Day disaster is averted thanks to an Iowan man's canine companion.

Armed Woman Second in Two Days Arrested Outside White House

A Michigan woman was arrested moments after president’s immigration speech. A day earlier, an Iowa man was arrested.

State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

100 Stories About Gun Violence Since Newtown

We looked at stories from across America in the year since the shootings at Sandy Hook School to try to illustrate the scale of the problem.

Fire Chief: Alarming Number of Fires Can Be Traced to One Source

Thousands of homes and businesses constructed between 2000 and 2010 were built with something called Yellow CSST. It is a gas piping product used to supply natural gas and propane to structures.

Drunk Driving and Open Container: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Drunk Driving: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Harassment and Panhandling: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

3 Women Arrested in Johnston Prostitution Sting

The following information was provided by the police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Driving While Barred: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Teen Charged With Drinking at School: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Woman Reports Microsoft Scammer Stole $400, and Hotel Reports 50 Pool Towels Stolen: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Johnston, Grimes Fire Departments Under Investigation by Feds

Grimes and Johnston have a cooperative agreement whereby they share the services of Fire Chief Jim Krohse and also co-staff a station that responds to calls in both communities.

Theft of Materials From a Construction Site: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Stolen Power Cord and Cars Damaged in the Garage: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Harassing Phone Calls and Stolen iPad: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Public Intoxication and Drunk Driving: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Woman Reports Vandalized Headstone: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Cash Stolen From Bandit Burrito: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Johnston Woman and Her Great-Grandson Escape House Fire

Johnston Fire Department, along with help from Grimes, Clive and Urbandale Fire Departments, responded to a house fire at 6848 NW 51st Street.

Dog Bite and Stolen Paint Ball Maker: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Johnston Business Reports Burglary: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Drunk Driving and Possession of a Controlled Substance: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Laundry Room Set On Fire at Construction Site: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Police Investigate Fire at Martin Health Services: Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Student Charged With Stealing iPad from Johnston High School

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Someone Trying to Fly Away for Free? Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Someone Pretending to be the Police? Johnston Police Blotter

The following information was provided by the Johnston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.