MADRID, Iowa—The Madrid Police Department has released information on the departments activities for the week of October 5th thru October 11th.
MADRID POLICE BLOTTER
Madrid Police Contact Numbers:
Emergency – 911
Dispatch (Primary) – 515-433-0527
Police Department – 515-795-3113
Police Cell Phone – 515-795-6166
10/05/26
Officer spoke to a Madrid resident in reference to issues with vehicles driving at a high rate of speed in her neighborhood. Officer informed them that he would give the area extra patrol during the time-frame that the complaint was for.
Officer received a call of a slow-moving tractor on Highway 17. Officer informed the caller that in Iowa this happens every Spring/Fall and just be patient.
Officer spoke to a Madrid resident, who complained about the back yard of his neighbor’s property being overgrown and causing animals to come into his yard. The house is for sale so the officer called and left a message for the realtor to mow and clean up the back.
10/06/26
Officers went to Waukee and picked up a Police vehicle after it got some warranty work done.
Officer called a subject that was involved in an accident in a Madrid business parking lot. The subject was supposed to send their insurance information and registration last week but failed to do so. After a second phone conversation, the subject sent all requested information. The officer will turn it all over to the victim.
Officer was dispatched to a vehicle Southbound on Highway 17, doing a poor job of driving. It was called in by an off-duty Trooper. The vehicle was stopped on Highway 17 and Southern Prairie Drive. The driver was distracted by a new born baby that was fussing in the backseat in the car seat. The driver was warned and given a safety speech.
Officer spoke to city hall staff who stated a Madrid resident might be stopping up. They received a complaint of a new property owner building a fence that was partially on his property and that they had large breed dogs who get aggressive over the fence as he mows. Officer will speak to the property owner after the subject stops in.
Officer was dispatched to a tractor and a wagon, which broke down on Highway 17 at 3rd Street. Officer arrived on scene to find the tractor was no longer there.
Officer spoke to a landlord who exchanged information about a past tenant that just moved out and left a bill of $1500. They agreed to pay for it but have not. The city also had a large outstanding water bill for the subjects. Officer located the subjects and served them a notice.
Officer was called to East North Street for a suspicious person. Two neighbors called and stated that one neighbor was not home but an unknown male was knocking on the door and pacing back and forth in front of the house. Officer arrived and spoke to the subject who was putting political door knockers up. Officer warned the subject about acting suspicious and being on other people’s property. He stated that he understood and continued on his way.
Officer received a call on the PD cell phone from a concerned citizen, she advised someone was doing a poor job driving on Highway 17 Northbound, just coming into Madrid. Officer was able to locate the vehicle in Meadow Estates. Officer spoke with the driver who advised she was driving slow because of her age and she wants her car to last a long time.
Officer was dispatched to the 600 block West 1st Street, for a 911 hangup. Officer was able to speak to the homeowner who was unfamiliar with the number that called and she advised everything was fine at her residence.
Officer was dispatched to the 600 block of Maverick as the resident wanted to report their water had been shut off. Officer advised he has no authority over the public works department in this matter and was advised to speak to city staff during business hours.
Officer was advised by Boone County dispatch from Westcom to be on the lookout for a white ford mustang no time frame no direction of travel. Officer was unable to locate the said vehicle.
Officer assisted Boone County Sheriff’s Office on QW lane, residents there had reason to believe someone was in their garage. Officers cleared the garage and did not find anyone in there.
Officer took a phone call from a former Madrid resident advising he would be in town on Friday to inspect his property in Madrid, there is friction with the current tenant so he wanted to make us aware of his anticipated visit.
10/07/26
Officer performed a vehicle unlock in the 200 block of East 2nd Street. Vehicle was unlocked without incident.
Officer was dispatched to the 100 block of South Cedar, for a house alarm that was triggered. Officer located an open door and made entry and checked the house. The officer found nothing out of place and nobody inside.
Officer was notified by a juvenile that there might be an issue with two other juveniles at the library. Officer found no issues and library staff was unaware of any issue as well.
Officer assisted a stalled vehicle at Dollar General.
Officer responded to the area of East North Street and North Union on a call in reference to vandalism. Officer located two juveniles painting on the drainage ditch concrete. Officer spoke to both parents. Officer will speak to the Public Works Director and see how he wants to handle the clean-up and consequences.
10/08/26
Officer received a call from a Madrid resident stating that she locked herself out of her house. Officer was able to unlock the door and get the owner into the house.
Officer spoke to a Madrid resident after he had a conversation with his neighbors about some issues. Property owner stated that the conversation went well and that the issue was going to be corrected. If it was not, he would call back for assistance.
Officer was called by Elementary School staff, in reference to a student who had run from the building. Officer located the juvenile along with two staff members. Officer gave the student a ride back to the school after he attempted to run from the officers and staff a second time.
Officer was dispatched to contact Huxley Police. Officer spoke to an officer who was trying to locate a Madrid resident for a stop-arm violation in their city. Officer went to the address provided and nobody was home. Officer left a business card with contact info for the Huxley Officer.
Officer assisted medics in the 100 block of Peterson Parkway, on a medical call. Patient was transported to the hospital for further assessment.
10/09/26
Officer spoke with the public works director after the elementary principal requested a street closure for student safety during the jungle jubilee event on North State Street. Officer assisted public works set up and tear down barricades for the event.
Officer took a report of an attempted scam that advised the recipient that she had missed jury duty and there was an outstanding warrant for her arrest. It was confirmed that no warrant exists and she could disregard the notice.
Officer spoke with a subject reference to a family issue that involves a custody agreement. Officer gave the person information in order to report it to the appropriate agency and to get a protective order.
Officer assisted medics in the 900 block of South Kennedy Avenue, on a medical call. Patient was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
10/10/26
Officer spoke with a subject at Casey’s reference disturbance of the peace under Madrid’s vehicular noise ordinance.
Officer responded to Maverick Lane reference fireworks being displayed. Officer spoke with the juvenile and advised not to set any more off.
Officer assisted with an accident and traffic control on Highway 17 near Luther by county request.
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of West 2nd Street, after the resident there advised the neighbor would come over and knock on her door and yell loudly. She advised she just wanted to be left alone. Officer spoke with the other party involved and they agreed to not go to the neighbors and call the police if there are any concerns.
Officer assisted Madrid Fire/Rescue, with a lift assist at the Cedars.
Officer assisted Madrid Fire/Rescue. with a smoke alarm alert at the Madrid Home
Officer assisted Dallas County Sheriffs with an unknown disturbance at the Hindu Temple on Highway 17. Officers spoke with leadership at the event and they asked an attendee to leave the event. He left the premises without issue.
10/11/26
Officer responded to the Flat Tire bar reference vandalism to a vehicle. Investigation ongoing.
Officer returned a phone call regarding child custody/safety issue.
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