Investigations

DOMESTIC/SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATOR
Investigates domestic violence and sexual assault incidents reported to the Marshalltown Police Department. Performs follow-up investigations for the Marshalltown Police Department (MPD) and the Marshall County Attorney’s Office.

GENERAL INVESTIGATOR
Performs investigations on incidents reported to the Marshalltown Police Department that require extensive casework, such as financial crimes of identity theft and embezzlement, robbery, sexual abuse, and homicide.

INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN INVESTIGATOR
Is an affiliate of the Iowa Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and investigates the technology-based sexual exploitation of minors which can include child pornography and online solicitation of minors for a sex act. The ICAC Investigator works closely with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the U.S. Attorney's Office as many ICAC cases are prosecuted at the federal level. The ICAC Investigator can also assist individuals or organizations with information on combating the online sexual exploitation of minors.

MID-IOWA DRUG TASK FORCE
Is a multi-jurisdictional unit consisting of investigators from the Marshalltown Police Department, the Marshall County Sheriff's Office, and the Tama County Sheriff's Office. The Task Force is responsible for conducting large-scale drug investigations with the goal of disrupting and dismantling mid-level to upper-level drug trafficking and distribution organizations in the task force area, which is comprised of Marshall, Tama, Grundy and Hardin counties.

Scams

If you've paid a scammer, contact us immediately at 641-752-5725. 

If you've received a scam call, report it to the Federal Trade Commission.

Learn more about common scams and how to avoid them at usa.gov/common-scams-frauds

Tips to avoid scam calls:

  • You may not be able to tell right away if an incoming call is spoofed. Be aware: Caller ID showing a "local" number does not necessarily mean it is a local caller.
  • If you answer the phone and the caller - or a recording - asks you to hit a button to stop getting the calls, you should just hang up. Scammers often use this trick to identify potential targets.
  • Do not respond to any questions, especially those that can be answered with "Yes."
  • Never give out personal information such as account numbers, Social Security numbers, mother's maiden names, passwords or other identifying information in response to unexpected calls or if you are at all suspicious.
  • If you get an inquiry from someone who says they represent a company or a government agency, hang up and call the phone number on your account statement, in the phone book, or on the company's or government agency's website to verify the authenticity of the request. You will usually get a written statement in the mail before you get a phone call from a legitimate source, particularly if the caller is asking for a payment.
  • Use caution if you are being pressured for information immediately.

Identity Theft

To report identity theft crimes, please fill out the identity theft affidavit (PDF) and detail report (PDF). Once the forms are thoroughly completed, return them to the police department to file a report.