Drug Charges, Outstanding Warrant: Johnston Police Blotter

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

Birthday Celebration Ends in Gunshots in West Des Moines; Johnston Man Injured

An Urbandale man was attacked and a Johnston man was sent to the hospital after a melee at a West Des Moines motel.

UPDATE: Johnston Fire Chief Says Trim and Tone Spa Damaged by Fire

There were no injuries as people evacuated the Johnston strip mall Tuesday afternoon.

Stolen Credit Card, iPad: Johnston Police Blotter

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

Student Slaps Another at Johnston Middle School: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Sept. 26. Take a look at the reports.

Pharmacy Reports Fraudulent Prescription: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Sept. 24. Take a look at the reports.

Attempted Burglary, Stolen Wallet: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Sept. 22. Take a look at the reports.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day Sept. 29 in Johnston

In April, the Johnston Take Back event collected 65 pounds of unwanted, unused prescriptions.

More Than 500 Marijuana Plants Found at Johnston House; Resident Charged

Federal agents raided a home in Johnston Wednesday and the resident now faces charges in the case.

Report Says Hundreds of Marijuana Plants Taken from Johnston House

Federal authorities took hundreds of pot plants out of a Johnston home Wednesday. Officials also searched a second home nearby on Longboat Drive.

Car Vandalized at Johnston High School: Johnston Police Blotter

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

Johnston, Grimes Now Hiring New Firefighters to Staff Second Fire Station

Those interested can find applications on each city's website.

Public Intoxication, Other Reports: Johnston Police Blotter

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

Money Reported Stolen From Wallet at Johnston High School: Johnston Police Blotter

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

New Public Safety Building Celebrated with Groundbreaking

The city of Johnston celebrated the groundbreaking of a new public safety building.

Narcotics Charges, Purse Stolen: Johnston Police Blotter

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

Man Reports Car Scratched with Key: Johnston Police Blotter

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

Police Investigate Juveniles Setting Off Fireworks: Johnston Police Blotter

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

Teen Charged with Drug Possession at Johnston High School: Johnston Police Blotter

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

Teens Charged With Underage Drinking: Johnston Police Blotter

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

Johnston Police Find 'Bottle Bombs', Warn Residents of Danger

On Thursday, the Johnston Police were called to a trail area to investigate several suspicious bottles.

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.

Domestic Dispute, Outstanding Warrant: Johnston Police Blotter

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

Kum & Go Reports $5,000 in Pre-Paid Cards Compromised: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Sept. 1. Take a look at the reports.

False 911 Calls: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Aug. 30. Take a look at the reports.

Possible Identity Theft Reported: Johnston Police Blotter

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

Resident Reports Windows Broken, Home Egged: Johnston Police Blotter

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

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.

Kurrent Electric Reports $6,100 Theft: Johnston Police Blotter

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

Man Reports Possible Intruder: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Aug. 26. Take a look at the reports.

Juvenile Arrested on Drug Charges: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Aug. 25. Take a look at the reports.

Dispute Over Items Ownership, OWI: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Aug. 25. Take a look at the reports.

Johnston and Polk County Missing

Iowa officials have no people listed as missing in Johnston. In Polk County, 10 missing people are being sought.

Convicted Killer of Johnston Woman Dies in Prison

The killer of Patricia Howlett committed suicide last week at the Anamosa prison.

Johnston Police Emphasize Timely Reporting When It Comes To Missing Children

The Johnston Police Department attends training annually in the case of missing children.

Medication, Coin Purse Stolen from Vehicle: Johnston Police Blotter

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

iPhone Stolen From Classroom: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Aug. 22. Take a look at the reports.

Two Charged for Allegedly Shoplifting Alcohol from Kum & Go Stores: Johnston Police Blotter

The Johnston Police Department investigated a number of calls Aug. 20. Take a look at the reports.

Johnston Police: Woman Posed as Animal Rescue League Employee, Accused Resident of Animal Abuse

Police say a woman posing as an ARL staff member accused a Johnston man of abusing his dog.