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Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Johnston man jailed for driving drunk with 3 kids in van, police say
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Johnston man was arrested early Monday morning after police said he was driving drunk with three children in the vehicle. Jesus Carranza Rivera, 45, is charged with OWI and three counts of child endangerment-substantial risk in the incident. He was also cited for open container. Criminal complaints filed by the Johnston Police Department said Carranza Rivera was pulled over around 1:41 a.m. in the 5700 block of NW 62nd Avenue after an officer witnessed the minivan he was driving cross the center line and fog line several times. Local letter carriers protest Trump's privatization plan for postal service The officer said Carranza Rivera was observed with bloodshot and watery eyes and he smelled of alcohol. An open can of Modelo beer, which was still cold, and a half-full bottle of tequila were found in the rear pocket of the front passenger seat. More cans of beer were found in the driver's side door pocket. The complaint said Carranza Rivera admitted to drinking alcohol while driving home from Minneapolis. There were three children in the care with Carranza Rivera at the time. Police said none of the kids were properly secured by safety restraints. Results of Datamaster testing of a breath sample from Carranza Rivera were 0.166, according to police. The legal limit for driving in Iowa is 0.08. A preliminary hearing in the case has been scheduled for May 15th. Johnston man jailed for driving drunk with 3 kids in van, police say Local letter carriers protest Trump's privatization plan for postal service Ramp closures on I-35/80 at Hickman, Douglas begin Monday Clive Public Library closing till June, Harbach picking up hours Diesel fuel spill reaches Little Walnut Creek near Waukee Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
Johnston police get K-9 unit for first time in 12 years
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — The Johnston Police Department has welcomed a new member to its force. On Monday, the department announced the addition of K-9 Honza, a one-year-old German Shepherd from the Czech Republic. The department said it hasn't had a K-9 unit in 12 years. ALSO READ: Rain causes Johnston road to flood once again Honza and his handler, Officer Eli McGuire-Krueger, recently completed an eight-week training program at the Rhode Island K-9 Academy, specializing in detecting narcotics, according to the department. McGuire-Krueger has served with Johnson police for four years and was selected for the role following a 'competitive internal selection process.' The department was able to bring on K-9 Honza through funding from settlements related to the opioid crisis. 'This initiative reflects the department's commitment to enhance its capabilities in addressing the opioid crisis by improving our capabilities to detect and remove dangerous drugs from our streets,' the department said in a press release. ALSO READ: Woman dies after consuming fentanyl-laced cannabis in Warwick K-9 Honza is scheduled to undergo more patrol training in the fall. He will learn how to recover evidence, find missing persons and apprehend dangerous or hidden offenders. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
UPDATE: Missing 82-year-old woman found safe
UPDATE: The Johnston Police Department announced that Mary has been found safe. JOHNSTON, Iowa — The Johnston Police Department is requesting the public's help in locating a missing 82-year-old woman. Iowa House Republicans send school funding bill to Gov. Reynolds amid House Democrats' warning of cuts According to police, Mary has dementia and was last seen near the 6800 block of Trail Ridge. Mary has long gray hair and was last seen wearing either a beige dress or pajamas and may be carrying a red blanket. Anyone with information about Mary's whereabouts is asked to call 911. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
