MADRID, Iowa—The Madrid Police Department has released updated information on the department’s activities from October 19th thru October 24th.
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
10/19/26
Officer was called to a welfare check after a subject sent a concerning email. Officer made contact with the subject and spoke with him for a couple hours and calmed the situation down.
Officer performed a vehicle unlock on South Kennedy Avenue, after the grandkids accidently locked the keys in a vehicle that was going up for sale. Vehicle was unlocked without incident.
Officer received a call from a Madrid resident needing fingerprinted for a job-related background check. Officer met the subject at the office and assisted her with this process.
Officer received a call of two subjects at Casey’s by the ice machine. The caller stated that one was laying down and looked like they may be in distress. Officer checked the area and was unable to locate the subjects.
Officer received a call of a gray vehicle, with loud exhaust, driving too fast throughout the city. Officer received complaints on the car on both Highway 17 where it was called in Northbound and Southbound and then on 1st Street. Officer will attempt to locate the vehicle and speak to the driver.
Officer met with a Madrid resident who turned in some old prescriptions for disposal. Officer will be making a trip to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office for disposal.
Officer was dispatched regarding a female juvenile wanting to harm herself, Dispatch advised the juvenile’s phone had pinged to 6th and Washington. Officer searched the area and all over town, Dispatch received an updated ping that showed the juvenile was in Ames.
Officer received a report of an alarm system not working properly at Git N Go. The security company asked the Officer to check out the building. Everything checked out fine. System was fixed shortly after.
Officer made contact with a subject of an on-going investigation and received a statement from him. After receiving all information, no charges will be filed in this case.
Officer met with a Madrid resident who wanted to know how to get someone out of his house, Officer informed the resident of the procedure to evict someone from their house.
10/20/26
Officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Springer Court after the smoke alarms were activated. Madrid Fire checked the house for issues and reported to the homeowner.
Officer spoke to a Madrid resident in reference to a possible scam or a company that was not working on his behalf. Officer gave the subject his advice on how to handle the civil issue and a couple people to contact.
Officer spoke to a Madrid resident about needing to be fingerprinted for a coaching position that he was hired for. The subject arrived a short time later and they got the prints done.
10/21/26
Officer assisted the school with a disabled vehicle left in the drop off lane. It was determined that vehicle belonged to a school staff member and will be removed soon.
Officer responded to East 1st Street for a neighbor dispute.
Officer responded to the 300 block of West Locust Street on an unknown medical call. Patient was evaluated by medical personnel.
Officer responded with Madrid Fire Department to the 500 block of West Second Street on a carbon monoxide alarm.
10/22/26
Officer assisted a Boone County Deputy with information on where a subject was living in the city.
Officer assisted a homeowner with a stand-by as he posted a 24-hour inspection notice on a property on South Water Street.
Officer spoke to a subject about an on-going case. Officer then spoke with the other half and notified them both that there would be no criminal charges in the case and that they needed to leave each other alone and have no more contact with each other.
Officer responded to the 600 block of South Union Street, on a complaint of a suspicious vehicle. All parties were advised.
Officer responded to the area just west of the Madrid Home on a welfare check. All was well.
Officer met with a resident in the 600 block of Maverick Lane, on a mental health call.
12/23/26
Officer made a call for service for the Madrid Home to satisfy a state requirement for lost property.
Officer took a report from a county resident about suspicious activity possibly involving juveniles from the city.
A Madrid resident requested a voluntary statement form to document issues she is having with her neighbor.
Officer spoke with a Madrid resident who wanted to inform him of an issue his son had at school today.
Officer performed several traffic stops throughout town.
Officer provided security at the Football game.
Officer spoke with a landlord reference entering a property after a notice was posted.
10/24/26
Officer took a complaint of a dump truck parked on South Union Street for an extended period. Officer spoke with the owner and advised of the ordinance limiting truck parking. Owner stated they would remove it right away.
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