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Marshalltown Police Department Investigating Shooting Death - UPDATE

On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded with Unity Point Ambulance and the Marshalltown Fire Department to the 400 block of Union Street after receiving reports of a shooting incident at this ...

Marshalltown Police Department Investigating Shooting Death

On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at approximately 9:20 p.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded with Unity Point Ambulance and the Marshalltown Fire Department to the 400 block of Union Street after receiving reports of a shooting incident at this ...

The Marshalltown Police Department is Open for Business!

Due to COVID-19, we are making some temporary changes to our operations in an effort to keep our team members healthy so we can continue to provide critical public safety services.  We want the public to know we are here and we are committed now ...

Marshalltown Police Department Investigating Shooting Death UPDATE – Arrest Made

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 3:24 a.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded with Unity Point Ambulance and the Marshalltown Fire Department to the 500 block of West Linn Street after receiving reports of a shooting incident at this...

Marshalltown Police Department Investigating Shooting Death

On Sunday, March 15, 2020, at approximately 3:24 a.m., the Marshalltown Police Department responded with Unity Point Ambulance and the Marshalltown Fire Department to the 500 block of West Linn Street after receiving reports of a shooting incident at this...

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...

Marshalltown Police Department Hiring Announcement

The Marshalltown Police Department will be conducting Police Officer Testing on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Great benefits!  Exciting internal assignment options!  Daily opportunities to make a difference in your community!  A chan...

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...

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 a...

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. &nbs...

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...

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 lo...

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

Meet the Marshalltown Police Department K9 Unit!

MPD K9 teams are required to certify annually through the United States Police Canine Association in patrol and narcotics detection.  Our K9 teams play a vital role in the detection and prevention of crime.  They are trained in obedience...