OGDEN, Iowa—The Ogden Police Department has provided a report of the department’s activities from October 12th thru October 18th.
Monday, October 12, 2026
-2:50PM. Officer assisted with a medical call at the Ogden Fareway.
-3:49PM. Officer and deputies responded to the Ogden Caseys in response to a welfare check request from Des Moines PD. It was reported that a suicidal male was believed to have stopped at Caseys. Officer located the male and arrangements were made to have a deputy transport the male to Granger and meet with a Des Moines PD officer so the male could be taken to a mental health facility for treatment and evaluation. Multiple weapons were seized for safekeeping and were later released to a family member.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
-1:57PM. Officer responded to the Ogden High School for a report of a juvenile in possession of a tobacco device.
-6:27PM. Officer responded to a report of a trespasser walking along the railroad. Officer searched the tracks in town but was unable to locate anyone.
-6:40PM. Officer responded to a medical alarm in the 600 block of Haws Dr. It was an accidental alarm.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
-11:03AM. Officer responded to a smoke alarm call in the 300 block of SW 7th St. It was believed to be a faulty detector.
-12:14PM. Officer provided a vehicle unlock in the 400 block of NW 8th St.
-6:29PM. Officer conducted a welfare check on a subject in the 300 block of E Mulberry St. The subject in question was found to be fine.
-7:38PM. Officer responded to a medical alarm in the 600 block of Haws Dr. It was a false alarm.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
-No reported activity.
Friday, October 16, 2026
-No reported activity.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
-5:18AM. Deputy responded to check the welfare of a juvenile in the 300 block of S 1st St whose guardian had been arrested the previous night in Boone, and it was believed the child was home alone. The child was located safe and transported to a family member in Boone.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
-8:07AM. Deputy assisted with a medical call in the 100 block of E Elm St.
-11:40AM. Deputy assisted with a medical call at the Ogden Baptist Church.
AN ARREST WITHOUT DISPOSITION IS NOT AN INDICATION OF GUILT.
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