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Johnston police arrest suspect, nearby school placed on lockout
1 day ago · JOHNSTON, Iowa —. A suspect with a gun was taken into custody by Johnston police Tuesday afternoon, prompting a brief lockout at a nearby school. According to the Johnston Police Department, a ...
Johnston man charged with reckless use of a firearm
13 hours ago · JOHNSTON, Iowa — A man is in custody after allegedly firing a gun just four blocks away from Johnston High School Tuesday afternoon, Johnston police said in a press release. Johnston officers responded to the area around 10125 Powell Ave. at approximately 12:30 p.m. after multiple people in nearby townhomes witnessed Foy shooting a gun in a ...
Man charged for allegedly firing gun near Johnston High School
A news release from the Johnston Police Department says officers responded to a field in the 6900 block of NW 100th Street around 12:52 p.m. on a report of a person with a gun. Police say 19-year ...
Minor in Johnston police custody after threat reported at middle …
Sep 27, 2024 · JOHNSTON, Iowa — The Johnston Middle School was briefly placed on lockdown status on Thursday afternoon after a weapon was reported in a restroom in the building.
1 in custody after report of person with gun near Johnston High …
1 day ago · Updated: Nov 12, 2024 / 03:29 PM CST. JOHNSTON, IOWA — A person is in custody after officers responded to a report of someone armed with a gun near Johnston High School on Tuesday afternoon. According to the city, officers responded to a field in the 6900 block of NW 100th Street – about 3/4 mile north of the high school – just before 1 ...
Staff member dies after assault by juvenile at Iowa youth facility
May 15, 2024 · JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — A woman who worked at an Iowa center that provides services for troubled youths has died, days after she was assaulted by a juvenile at the facility, officials said.
Polk County, Story County tornado damage: Johnston HS closed ...
May 23, 2024 · JOHNSTON, Iowa — Johnston High School students had Wednesday, May 22, off after the building sustained "extensive storm damage" in Tuesday's severe storms. The school, located at 6500 NW 100th Street in Johnston, was in the path of devastating severe weather on May 21, which decimated small towns and caused power outages across the state.
Johnston police investigate claims fatal shooting was self-defense
May 10, 2023 · Johnston police are investigating what lead to a deadly dispute between neighbors, but witnesses have told them the shooter fired in self-defense, police chief Dennis McDaniel said.
Fatal shooting in Johnston, Iowa: Police detain 1 suspect
May 10, 2023 · JOHNSTON, Iowa — One person is dead and another is hurt after a Tuesday night shooting in Johnston, according to police. The shooting happened near Northwest 62nd Avenue and Northwest Beaver Drive around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.