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MPD Utilizing New Technology to Assist with Language Interpretation

The Marshalltown Police Department is currently experimenting with a new device that will aid our staff in improving our overall communication with those who speak a variety of different languages. The department has purchased an Instant Language Assistan...

K9 Timber Returns from Training

The Marshalltown Police Department is proud to announce the successful completion of the 12-week Basic K9 School by Officer Ross Wolken and K9 partner, Timber.  The pair hit the streets today for the first time.  

The program included obe...

MARSHALLTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES FATALITY MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION - UPDATE

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 12:17pm, public safety personnel responded to the 100 block of Iowa Avenue West after receiving a 911 call about a two-vehicle collision at this location. An adult-male who was involved in this collision has died. This i...

MARSHALLTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATES FATALITY MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION

On Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 12:17pm, public safety personnel responded to the 100 block of Iowa Avenue West after receiving a 911 call about a two-vehicle collision at this location. An adult-male who was involved in this collision has died. The na...

MARSHALLTOWN MAN ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE

On Friday, November 10, 2023, at 2:55pm, the Marshalltown Police Department arrested Daniel Morales, age 20, of Marshalltown for Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree. Mr. Morales was booked into the Marshall County Jail and is currently being held. This arre...

MARSHALLTOWN MAN ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY

On Friday, November 3, 2023, at 6:56am, the Marshalltown Police Department responded to 911 North Center Street after receiving a burglary in progress complaint. Upon arrival, officers discovered a burglar still on scene. The burglar was in possession of ...

Winter Reminders

As the winter season approaches, I continue to be thankful for the wonderful fall weather we have enjoyed.   However, like it or not, winter weather will soon be upon us.  That means winter weather driving conditions.  The Weath...

MARSHALLTOWN MAN ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT OF A POLICE OFFICER FOLLOWING A PURSUIT

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 9:43pm, the Marshalltown Police Department responded to the Unity Point Hospital located at 55 Unity Point Way after receiving a report about an intoxicated man causing a disturbance and assaulting someone in the emergen...

Online Sales Transaction Safety Reminders - Holiday Shopping Season

The Marshalltown Police Department frequently receives complaints or concerns regarding Internet fraud schemes. In an effort to protect community members from these types of crimes, the Marshalltown Police Department (located at 909 South 2^nd Street) has ...

Marshalltown Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse

On Friday, October 27, 2023, at 2:21pm, the Marshalltown Police Department arrested Serafin Gonzalez-Espinoza, age 23, of Marshalltown. Mr. Gonzalez-Espinoza has been charged with Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree. Mr. Gonzalez-Espinoza was booked into th...

Juvenile Taken into Custody During Burglary Investigation

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, at 12:30pm, a twelve-year-old male of Marshalltown was taken into custody in connection with multiple vehicle burglary incidents that occurred on or about October 19. This juvenile has been accused of two counts of vehicle b...

MARSHALLTOWN WOMAN ARRESTED ON ROBBERY CHARGES

On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 8:37am, Natasha Lee Cain, age 34, of Marshalltown was arrested in connection with an investigation that began on August 18, 2023.

On August 18, law enforcement officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of North 2...

What to Expect on a Traffic Stop

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Man Arrested for Assault and Weapon Offenses

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 12:44am, the Marshalltown Police Department received a report about an altercation that took place outside of the Center Street Station bar located at 19 North Center Street. This altercation reportedly involved a man being...

Marshalltown Man Arrested During Search Warrant Service

On Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 4:43pm, the Marshalltown Police Department responded to 10 North 5^th Street after receiving a 911 call from this location requesting assistance for an unknown problem. Upon arrival, officers learned that a wanted fugitive...

Don't Be A Victim of Vehicle Burglary

Don't leave anything on display in your car. Even an old coat on the back seat is a temptation for someone to “smash and grab.” Thieves steal first and think about value later. Thieves will smash a car window just to look insi...

Marshalltown Police Department 2022 Annual Report

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Automatic Traffic Enforcement Program Goes Live on May 23

On May 23, 2023, the City of Marshalltown will begin an Automated Traffic Enforcement program by initiating a 30-day warning period to reduce excessive speeding at (2) fixed Marshalltown locations. One fixed location will be on Lincoln Way near the inters...

Marshalltown Police Department Announces K9 Fundraising Effort

The Marshalltown Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in replacing one of their most powerful crime fighting tools. Our K9 Unit assists with everything from finding drugs to finding felons. The department is currently faced w...