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If you haven’t done it yet, please complete your survey online, by phone, or return the mailed survey.

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MPD Officer Involved - Shooting Investigation

MEDIA RELEASE: 05/13/20

RELEASED BY: Chief Michael Tupper

MARSHALLTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT

OFFICER INVOLVED - SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

On Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at approximately 4:20 a.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded to the 200 block of North 5...

Fire Department Annual Report

Fire Department Annual Report 2019

2020 National Police Week

May 10-16 is National Police Week.  May 15 is National Police Officer Memorial Day.  This is an excellent time to reflect upon those law enforcement professionals, who have given their lives in protection of communities across the United...

Telephone Fraud - Grandparent Scam

The grandparent fraud is making the rounds in our community this week. Here is how the grandparent fraud typically plays out works. You receive a call from someone pretending to be your grandchild. The person explains that he or she is in trouble, with a ...

Telephone Fraud ALERT

SCAM ALERT

Someone has been calling the good people of Marshalltown and representing himself as our own Captain Brian Batterson. THIS IS A SCAM! The person might also use the name of Scott Johnson. Again...THIS IS A SCAM!

The perpetrator has been calling fr...

Marshalltown PD Investigates Weapons Offense

On May 3, 2020 at approximately 7:20 pm, officers responded to the 100 block East Lincoln Street on the report of an individual shooting a firearm in the neighborhood.  Witnesses stated the male suspect fired shots into the air and then returned ...

Lewis Murder Investigation Continues

On March 25, 2020, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded to the 400 block of Union Street after receiving reports of a shooting incident at this location. Upon arrival, officers found Johnqwez Deanthony Lewis (age 22) su...

Census 2020 .. time to reply!

Paper Forms Sent to Households to Remind Them to Respond

Avoid Coronavirus Scams

Leave it to scammers to take advantage of a crisis.

Criminals are peddling bogus COVID-19 cures and protection resources. For example, the FDA warns that scammers are trying to con you into buying a COVID-19 home testing kit. One problem, these kits have n...

Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation 03/04/20

MEDIA RELEASE: 03/04/20 - Motor Vehicle Crash Investigation 

On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 7:10 am, public safety personnel in Marshalltown responded to the 1400 block of Lincoln Way after a two vehicle crash was reported.  The Marshall...

MPD Makes Arrest in Assault Case

MEDIA RELEASE: 03/02/20

RELEASED BY: Captain Christopher Jones

On February 29th, 2020 at approximately 6 p.m., Officers from the Marshalltown Police Department responded to a report of an assault in the 500 Block of North 15th Street. Upon arrival, officers...

MPD Seeking to Identify Witness

MEDIA RELEASE: 02/14/20

AUTHORITY: Captain Brian Batterson

MPD Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Witness

The Marshalltown Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a witness to a December 2019 burglary.  The perso...

Check out the Updated 2020 Census Website!

Census Bureau Launches Updated 2020 Census Website

 The U.S. Census Bureau recently launched a new version of 2020census.gov. The new website adds features, resources and materials to help inform the public about the 2020 Census.

The site includes ...

City of Marshalltown News Notifications

Create an account with the City of Marshalltown via our website and you can receive notifications about the city news of your choice. You can sign up for email and/or text message notifications whenever the city sends out news releases or alerts. This is ...

MPD has now joined the Neighbors App by Ring

MEDIA RELEASE: 01/10/20

RELEASED BY: Sgt Accola

The Marshalltown Police Department has now joined the Neighbors App by Ring

The Neighbors App by Ring is a free app designed to help community members connect and stay informed about what’s going on around them...

MPD Seeking Wanted Subject

MEDIA RELEASE: 01/09/20

RELEASED BY: Captain Brian Batterson

The Marshalltown Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a burglary suspect.  The attached photo shows a burglary suspect from December 25, 2019.  The burg...

Don't Wreck the Holidays

Iowa Department of Public Safety

Media Release: 12/16/19

The holiday season is known for celebrations and traditions, but it is also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to drunk and drug-impaired driving. Marshalltown Police Department and th...

MPD Seeking Wanted Subject

MEDIA RELEASE: 12/05/19

RELEASED BY: Captain Chris Jones

The Marshalltown Police Department would like public assistance in locating a wanted subject, Jessie Quezada Jr. (33 years old). Jessie is approximately 5'08" tall and weighs 180 pounds. He was l...

MPD Seeking Wanted Subject

MEDIA RELEASE: 12/05/19

RELEASED BY: Captain Brian Batterson

The Marshalltown Police Department would like public assistance in locating a wanted subject, Jose Luis Ramirez-Sanchez (64 years old). Jose is 5’09” tall and weighs 190 pounds. Jose is currently ...

MPD Seeking Wanted Subject

MEDIA RELEASE: 12/05/19

RELEASED BY: Captain Chris Jones

The Marshalltown Police Department would like public assistance in locating a wanted subject, Ramon Alejandro Medina Angel (26 years old). Ramon is approximately 5'08" tall and weighs 350 pounds....

I-PLEDGE Program

MEDIA RELEASE: 11/30/19

RELEASED BY: Sgt Watson

The Marshalltown Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products out of the hands of Marshalltown youth. 

Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership ...

MPD Request's Public's Assistance

MEDIA RELEASE: 10/23/19

The Marshalltown Police Department would like the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the below subject who may have information regarding a vandalism investigation. The individual was last seen in a parking lot behind t...

Police Investigate Attempted Murder

Police Investigate Attempted Murder

MEDIA RELEASE: 10/23/19

On October 22, 2019 at 12:19 am, Officers with the Marshalltown Police department responded to 711 N 4^th Avenue on the report of a shooting.  When officers arrived, they discover...

What To Expect On A Traffic Stop