Johnston Police Seek Community's Help in Kum & Go Cigarette Theft

The Johnston Police Department released an alert regarding a reported theft of cigarettes from a local Kum & Go store.

OWI, Disorderly Conduct Reported at Johnston Middle School: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls May 15. Take a look at the reports.

Guns, Electronics and Cash Reported Stolen: Johnston Police Department

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls May 14 and May 15. Take a look at the reports.

Late Night Drive Results in Drug, Alcohol Charges for Teen: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls May 12 and May 13. Take a look at the reports.

Juveniles Charged with Alcohol Possession at Johnston Middle School

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls May 11 and May 12. Take a look at the reports.

Early-Morning Burglars Break into Subway: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls May 9 and May 10. Take a look at the reports.

Police Find Link in Spate of Credit Card Fraud Cases that Included Johnston

West Des Moines restaurant where all victims ate is cooperating with police.

Police Think Spate of Credit Card Fraud Cases Related, Includes Johnston

Victims reported having used their credit cards at a number of Des Moines metro area businesses, especially restaurants, before suspects allegedly tried to rack up more than $6,250 in charges.

Tased Urbandale Teen Released, Under House Arrest After Fight at Johnston Theater

A 15-year-old Urbandale boy was sent home on Monday evening, his mother said. He is under house arrest for the time being.

Obscene Photos, Dog Bite: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls May 9. Take a look at the reports.

Alert Neighbor Reports Gunshots to Johnston Police

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls May 7. Take a look at the reports.

Johnston Operating While Intoxicated Round-Up

The Johnston Police Department reported two OWI charges from April 28 to May 4.

Patch Poll: Is 186 Years in Prison Fair for Teacher Accused of Sex with 16-Year-Old Former Student?

Does the punishment fit the alleged crime?

UPDATE: Urbandale Mom Wants Autistic Teen Tased by Police Home For Mother's Day

Jeri Pilmer wants nothing more than for her 15-year-old, autistic son to come home for Mother's Day.

Iowa City Police: Argument Over Cab Fare Leads to University of Iowa Student From Johnston Kicking Taxi, Scuffling with Driver

An Iowa City man is accused of kicking a taxi cab hard enough to leave several dents after a dispute with the driver.

Urbandale Police: Autistic Teen Tased by Police Involved in Other Fights

The 15-year-old Urbandale boy had other encounters with police before he was subdued with a Taser at the Wynnsong Theaters on May 4.

Autistic Teen Is on Suicide Watch After Arrest, Says Mom

The incident occurred May 4 at Wynnsong Theaters in Johnston after officers responded to a call of a fight between two teens. Police release more details from their report into how the fight started.

Video, Audio Recordings Show Struggle Between Police Officer, Autistic Teenager

An Urbandale father was arrested and his son shot twice with a Taser following an incident at Wynnsong Theaters in Johnston.

UPDATE: Urbandale Man Facing Charges After Police Use Taser on Autistic Son in Johnston Incident

The incident occurred Friday at Wynnsong Theaters in Johnston after officers responded to a call of a fight between two teens. Police release more details from their report into how the fight started.

Johnston Police Use Taser to Subdue Autistic Juvenile During Alleged Attack

Johnston Police responded to a call at Wynnsong Theaters Friday where a male juvenile then reportedly attacked an officer.

Prescription Meds Missing, Hit-and-Run: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls May 3. Take a look at the reports.

Online Dating Gone Wrong: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls May 2 and May 3. Take a look at the reports.

Alert Neighbor Calls Police When Man Cuts Pipe to Sprinkler: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls May 2. Take a look at the reports.

Man Charged with Eight Counts of Sexual Abuse Extradited to Des Moines

James Beaudrie was booked at Polk County Jail on Sunday.

License Plate Theft and More: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls April 28 and April 29. Take a look at the reports.

Misplaced Wallet Costs Woman Hundreds: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls April 28. Take a look at the reports.

Vandals Strike First with Paint and Then with Eggs: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls April 27 and April 28. Take a look at the reports.

Johnston PD Host Ammunition Drop-off June 16

Safely dispose of unwanted ammunition from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Johnston Police Department.

Johnston Event Collects 65 Pounds of 'Good' Drugs Gone Bad

The Johnston Police Department collected unwanted, unused and expired prescription medications on April 28.

Who Was Charged with OWI by Johnston Police in the Past Week?

A roundup of operating a vehicle while intoxicated charges extracted from our recent police blotters provided by the Johnston Police Department.

Drug Charges, Identity Theft Reports: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls from April 25 and April 26. Take a look at the reports.

iPod Thefts Reported at Johnston Middle School: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls from April 23 and April 24. Take a look at the reports.

Disorderly Conduct at Summit Middle School, Trespassing: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls from April 23. Take a look at the reports.

Dog Bite, Civil Disputes: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls from April 21. Take a look at the reports.

Public Intoxication, Identify Theft : Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls from April 14 to April 19. Take a look at the reports.

UPDATE: U.S. Marshals Arrest Merle Hay Mall Game Store Owner on Sex Abuse Charges

Des Moines police have charged the parents of nine children with abuse. The father, James Beaudrie, is reportedly the owner of Gamesip at Merle Hay Mall. The Des Moines Register reports he was arrested in Chicago this morning.

Man Reports Harassing Calls, Texts: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls from April 16 to April 17. Take a look at the reports.

Five-Year-Old Suffers Dog Bite: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls from April 15 and April 16. Take a look at the reports.

Cash, Prescription Drugs Stolen From Residence: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls April 15. Take a look at the reports.

Trespass, Domestic Assault in Latest Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls April 14. Take a look at the reports.