Janesville Iowa Police Department

05/23/2026

Community Members!

In partnership with the Janesville Tap, We are excited to roll out our Bicycle, E-Bike, and E-Scooter Safety Campaign as more riders hit the streets this season.

Whether you are pedaling, throttling, or just trying not to wobble, safety comes first. Riders are reminded to follow traffic laws, wear a helmet, stay visible, and keep your eyes on the road (yes, that means no scrolling while scooting). Drivers, please give riders plenty of space and expect to see more two-wheeled travelers out and about.

To make safety a little sweeter, we have partnered with Janesville Tap. Officers will be handing out free ice cream cone certificates to kids who are spotted riding safely, think helmets on, rules followed, and no “look ma, no hands” moments.

Safe riding might just earn you a treat, and honestly, that is a pretty good deal.

Stay safe, stay visible, and look out for one another.💪

05/18/2026

Whether it belongs to one of our local users or someone passing through on our busy highway, it’s unacceptable and another great reminder for our community and parents to talk to our kids about the dangers of handling unknown substances in areas they frequently visit.

This bag was located this evening by our awesome team of Kwik Star employees while cleaning their bathroom floors. The Store Manager promptly contacted us to recover and dispose of it. Great work on their part.

Our officers work diligently to rid our community of these dangerous drugs but the sad reality is that it’ll never be 100% and that makes it all the more important to continue to educate our children to be safe.

05/15/2026

**PRESS RELEASE**

**NOTE: THESE ARE INCIDENTS AND ARRESTS FROM THE JANESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. THESE DO NOT INCLUDE INCIDENTS OR ARRESTS FROM OTHER AGENCIES IN BREMER COUNTY OR BLACK HAWK COUNTY**

MARCH & APRIL 2026

ON 3/26/2026 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:00 P.M., JANESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST DARRIS MAURICE CARTER, 36, OF CHARLES CITY. CARTER WAS ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (CLASS D FELONY)
POSSESION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - MA*****NA 1ST OFFENSE (SERIOUS MISDEMEANOR), AND POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (SIMPLE MISDEMEANOR). THE ARREST OCCURRED FOLLOWING AT TRAFFIC STOP ON HIGHWAY 218.

ON 3/26/2026 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:00 P.M., JANESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST APRIL M. WILSON, 44, OF CHICAGO. WILSON WAS ARRESTED FOR POSSESION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - MA*****NA 1ST OFFENSE (SERIOUS MISDEMEANOR). THE ARREST OCCURRED FOLLOWING AT TRAFFIC STOP ON HIGHWAY 218.

ON 4/18/2026, JANESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTED A JUVENILE. THE JUVENILE WAS ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO COMMIT SERIOUS INJURY (AGGRAVATED MISDEMEANOR). THE ARREST OCCURRED FOLLOWING AN INCIDENT AT THE RIVERIA ROOSE EVENT CENTER.

NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT(S) IS/ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY IN THE COURT OF LAW

05/14/2026

**PRESS RELEASE**

**NOTE: THESE ARE INCIDENTS AND ARRESTS FROM THE JANESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. THESE DO NOT INCLUDE INCIDENTS OR ARRESTS FROM OTHER AGENCIES IN BREMER COUNTY OR BLACK HAWK COUNTY**

January & February 2026

ON 1/9/2026 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 P.M., JANESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTED ERIK SCOTT MATSON, 27, OF SHELLROCK. MATSON WAS ARRESTED FOR:
-DOMINION/CONTROL OF A FIREARM/OFFENSIVE WEAPON BY A FELON x3 (CLASS D FELONY)
-POSSESSION OF A SHORT-BARREL RIFLE/SHOTGUN (CLASS D FELONY)
-POSSESSION OF CONTRABAND IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (CLASS D FELONY)
-POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-2ND OFFENSE METHAMPHETAMINE (AGGRAVATED MISDEMEANOR)
-POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-2ND OFFENSE MA*****NA (SERIOUS MISDEMEANOR)
-POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-CANNABIDIOL-1ST OFFENSE (SERIOUS MISDEMEANOR)
-PERSON INELIGIBLE TO CARRY DANGEROUS WEAPONS (SERIOUS MISDEMEANOR)
-UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG (SERIOUS MISDEMEANOR)
-POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (SIMPLE MISDEMEANOR)
-INTERFERENCE WITH OFFICIAL ACTS (SIMPLE MISDEMEANOR)
-IMPROPER REAR LAMP, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, DEFECTIVE OR UNAUTHORIZED MUFFLER SYSTEM. (SCHEDULED FINE)
THE ARREST OCCURRED FOLLOWING A TRAFFIC STOP ON LIMING STREET. JPD WAS ASSISTED ON SCENE BY Bremer County Sheriff's Office.

ON 1/9/2026 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 P.M., JANESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST TAMI CAROL LEE, 28, OF JANESVILLE. LEE WAS ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (SIMPLE MISDEMEANOR). THE ARREST OCCURRED FOLLOWING AT TRAFFIC STOP ON CEDAR ST. IN JANESVILLE FOR AN EQUIPMENT VIOLATION.

ON 1/10/2026 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:00 P.M., JANESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTED JESSICA FAYE SAHLI, 34, OF SHELLROCK. SAHLI WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH:
-POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-METHAMPHETAMINE 1ST OFFENSE (SERIOUS MIDEMEANOR)
-POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-MARIJAUANA 1ST OFFENSE (SERIOUS MISDEMEANOR)
-POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (SIMPLE MISDEMEANOR)
THE ARREST OCCURED FOLLOWING A SEARCH WARRANT AT A APARTMENT IN SHELLROCK. JPD WAS ASSISTED ON SCENE BY Iowa State Patrol AND THE BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICER.

ON 2/12/2026, JANESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTED TAMI CAROL LEE, 28, OF JANESVILLE. LEE WAS ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - METHAMPHETAMINE 1ST OFFENSE. THE ARREST WAS LINKED LEE'S PRIOR ARREST ON 1/9/2026.

ON 2/16/2026 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:15 A.M., JANESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTED PEDRO ZARCO OLVERA, 19, OF WATERLOO. ZARCO OLVERA WAS ARRESTED FOR DRIVING WHILE LICENSE REVOKED (SERIOUS MISDEMEANOR). THE ARREST OCCURRED FOLLOWING A TRAFFIC STOP ON HIGHWAY 218.

NOTICE: A CRIMINAL CHARGE IS MERELY AN ACCUSATION AND THE DEFENDANT(S) IS/ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL AND UNLESS PROVEN GUILTY IN THE COURT OF LAW See less

05/08/2026

04/25/2026

😎💪Bremer County Family Fun Fair💪😎

Community and Purpose.

04/25/2026

What’s that? Live Music on Main St!?

AND FOR A GREAT CAUSE!?!?

Head over and support Ava in the 600blk of Main St. 🎷🎷🎷🎷

*check the sign* 💪

04/25/2026

01/14/2026

**UPDATE: Dogs were returned home. Thank you**

Two dogs were located out at the waste water plant off of Taylor Road. Please call Janesville City Hall if they belong to you 319-987-2905 or the Bremer County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at 319-352-5400 option 3.