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Resident Reports a Possible Craigslist Scam: Johnston Police Reports

Also, a Johnston High School student was charged with drug possession. Check out today's Johnston police reports.

Editor's note:Β All information is provided by theΒ Johnston Police DepartmentΒ in incident reports through May 7. Dates below are when the incident was reported or occurred, not when an arrest or charges were filed. Charges do not always result in convictions.

May 4

A resident in the 10000 block of Northwest 70th Avenue reported aΒ possible scam involving an attempt to purchase something off Craigslist.

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May 5

Marissa Anne Sturgill, 36, of 2417 70th St., Urbandale, was charged with third-offense OWI in theΒ 5000 block of Merle Hay Road.

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May 6

A student charged with possession of a controlled substance at Johnston High School.

May 7

An employee of Hallett Materials,Β reported someone broke into their office trailer at 5801 N.W. Beaver Drive, over the weekend.

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Earlier Police Reports:

Man Without Pants Reported Watching Girls at Little League Fields: Johnston Police Reports

Text Messages Prompt Harassment Charges: Johnston Police Reports

Runaway Teen and Underage Alcohol Possession Charges: Johnston Police Reports

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