Ames Police

Special congratulations to Officer Roose for posting some impressive numbers on the physical standards and joining the 300 point club. Outstanding.

Congrats to Officers Kehm, McDonough and Roose on graduating from the 325th class of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy.

The crash has been cleared -drive safely

Officers are working a roll over crash on Highway 30 east of South Duff. Find an alternate route.

In the most midwesterner move ever, Sgt Congdon managed to snap a couple great photos of the storm rolling in last night when he should have been headed for cover. If you have any good shots, post them in the comments!

Yesterday Dilok Phanchantraurai was promoted to Sergeant. If you know Dilok you are well aware he is a great officer, a great team member and a family man. We have no doubt he will continue to lead with integrity while keeping the folks in his charge safe. Congratulations Dilok!

Using your phone while driving will cost you $170. Today, officers are out looking for violations along with the @ISUPD during an @IowaGTSB project. #ItCanWait

It’s National Telecommunicator Week! Behind every call, every radio transmission, and every “uh, where am I?” is a calm voice keeping things running like a well-oiled dispatch console. Cheers to the ones that tell cops where to go! Drop some love for our dispatchers below!

“This looks like a spot” is not a parking plan. Illegal parking can block emergency vehicles and comes with a $75 ticket. Use designated lots. Follow the signs. CityOfAmes.org/SpecialEventPa…

The ISU Greek Week Polar Plunge is in full effect. While the weather was only mildly polar, the plunging was maxed out. This event benefits Special Olympics of Iowa and raises A LOT of money every year! Very cool to see the Greek community show up and show out for a worthy cause.

Heading to the concert at Jack Trice Stadium? Park smart. Illegal parking blocks emergency access. Event fines are $75 and towing is possible. Use designated parking and follow signs. More info: CityOfAmes.org/SpecialEventPa…

We’re officially transitioning to new duty handguns! This upgrade ensures our officers are equipped with modern, reliable tools that enhance safety, performance, and accountability in the field.

Online anonymous tips may be submitted to crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com. Questions regarding this press release may be directed to Sergeant Amber Christian, Ames Police Department, at (515) 239-5134 or (515) 239-5133.

Date: April 7, 2026 Contact: Sergeant Amber Christian MEDIA RELEASE - Ames Police Investigating Series of Vandalism to Vehicles The Ames Police Department has taken several reports of vandalism over the past few weeks where spray paint was used on vehicles.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ames Police Department at (515) 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line (515) 239-5533. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at (515) 223-1400.

While the Ames Police Department continues to investigate these incidents, we ask the public to be on the lookout for suspicious activity and to please report it.

Reports have been taken from residents in the 100 block of Crystal Street, the 200 and 300 blocks of South 5th Street, the 1600 block of South Kellogg Avenue, and the 2800 block of Grand Avenue. The most recent cases were yesterday.

The vehicles were spray-painted with swastikas and racial slurs. The incidents appear to be random. In each case, the vehicles were parked in poorly lit areas and do not appear to be targeted at the owners.

On Monday, officers conducted an electronic device enforcement project during an @IowaGTSB project. Officers issued the following violations to drivers: 20 for use of an electronic device, one speeding, one child restraint violation, and eight other violations. #DistractedDriving

Good defensive tactics skills give ofcrs the ability to control situations quickly and use appropriate levels of force. It’s about technique, decision-making & staying calm under pressure. The better trained we are, the safer everyone is including the person we’re dealing with.