News Flash

On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 1:01pm, the Marshalltown Police Department responded to a private residence in the 1000 block of East Olive Street to investigate a burglary. Upon arrival, officers received information from the victim about a burglary and theft crime that was believed to have occurred earlier in the day on August 14.

Following an extensive investigation of multiple burglary incidents, several suspects were developed. On November 6, 2024, the Marshalltown Police Department arrested Hunter David Clark for his involvement in these burglary cases.

On November 13, 2024, Ashton Mason Clark (Age 20) of Marshalltown was also arrested for these incidents. Ashton Clark was charged with the below criminal offenses.

1. Theft 1^st Degree (Class C Felony)
2. Theft 2^nd Degree (Class D Felony)
3. Burglary 3^rd Degree (Class D Felony) 4 Counts
4. Theft 5^th Degree (Simple Misdemeanor)

Arrest Warrants have been issued for Giles Evan Richard Clark (Age 50) of Marshalltown in regards to this same investigation. Giles Clark is wanted for the below criminal charges.

1. Theft 1^st Degree (Class C Felony) 2 Counts
2. Possession Firearm as a Felon (Class D Felony)
3. Burglary 3^rd Degree (Class D Felony)
4. Possession Burglar Tools (Aggravated Misdemeanor)

This investigation remains active. More arrests are expected. Anyone with information about these incidents are asked to contact the Marshalltown Police Department at 641.754.5725 or 911. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling Marshall County Crime Stoppers at 641.753.1234 or via text by texting the word “marshall” followed by the tip to CRIMES (274637). Tips may also be submitted online at www.marshallcountycs.com.

For more information, please contact Lt. Sadie Weekley by calling 641.754.5729 or via email at sweekley@marshalltown-ia.gov.

(A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.)