Spirit Lake Police Dept.

03/21/2026

If you're missing a large set of keys... we had them turned in on Saturday morning. They were found north of the High School on 22nd Street. You can call our office to claim. 712-336-5776.

01/27/2026

01/21/2026

Spirit Lake Police Department to partner with Iowa Department of Revenue for To***co, Alternative Ni****ne and V***r Product Education and Enforcement.
The Spirit Lake Police Department has taken a pledge to keep to***co, alternative ni****ne and v***r products out of the hands of underage persons.
Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with Iowa Department of Revenue to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s to***co, alternative ni****ne and v***r product laws. Since the program’s inception in 2000, the statewide to***co compliance rate has grown to exceed 90 percent. By participating in the program, the Spirit Lake Police Department has committed to do its part to increase the compliance rate even more this year.
I-PLEDGE places emphasis on retailer training. Clerks who successfully complete an online training course, then pass an exam, will become I-PLEDGE-certified. This allows a retail establishment to use an affirmative defense against a civil penalty, if the certified clerk makes an illegal sale.
Officers will also be conducting compliance checks on local establishments as part of the I-PLEDGE program. Underage customers, under the supervision of law enforcement officials, will enter establishments and attempt to buy to***co, alternative ni****ne and v***r products. Clerks who make the illegal sale will be cited on the spot.
Criminal penalties for selling to***co, alternative ni****ne and v***r products to a minor include a $135 fine for a first offense, a $325 fine for a second offense, and a $645 fine for third, and subsequent, offenses. However, handing out citations is not the intent of the I-PLEDGE program.
To take the I-PLEDGE training, or search certification records, go to revenue.iowa.gov.

12/27/2025

We would like to welcome Josh Ramage as the newest officer on our department. Josh graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy on December 19. After serving 10 years in the United States Air Force he has chosen to continue his public service here in Spirit Lake.

07/02/2025

The Spirit Lake Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred at Bomgaars in Spirit Lake. If you can help us identify our suspect in the case, please let us know.

Suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

07/02/2025

* * FIREWORKS * *

A new state law took effect July 1st, 2025, which bans cities and counties from prohibiting the use of fireworks on July 3rd, July 4th, and December 31st. With the passage of this new law, the City of Spirit Lake must allow the use of consumer-grade fireworks on the following days and for the following times for this upcoming Fourth of July holiday.

July 3, 9:00am to 10:00pm
July 4, 9:00am to 11:00pm

These allowances MUST occur on private property or the real property of a person who has consented to the use of fireworks on that property.

THE USE OF ANY FIREWORKS IN CITY PARKS, PUBLIC GREEN SPACES, TRAILS, AND CITY STREETS REMAINS PROHIBITED ON JULY 3rd AND JULY 4th. THE USE OF FIREWORKS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE OTHER THAN SET FORTH ABOVE IS STILL PROHIBITED WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SPIRIT LAKE.

06/27/2025

Just a reminder of Iowa's Hands Free Law beginning July 1st.

06/27/2025

We are investigating a theft that occurred at Walmart this week. If you can help us identify two suspects in this case, please let us know. Their pictures have been attached below. The vehicle they left in had dealer plates.

05/30/2025

Tomorrow, May 31st, there will be a large number of law enforcement and emergency vehicles at the Spirit Lake High School for a County Wide Emergency Training Drill from 8 AM - 1PM. Please note this is a DRILL AND TRAINING! It will be a great learning opportunity and training to help us all be prepared for an active intruder emergency.

05/03/2025

UPDATE: The truck has been identified. Thanks for your help.

This is a pretty distinctive truck. It was involved in a hit-and-run accident at Bomgaars in Spirit Lake. If you recognize it, we would really appreciate some help finding the driver. Please call 712-336-5776 if you can help.

01/24/2025

THE SPIRIT LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTNER WITH IOWA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DIVISION FOR TO***CO, ALTERNATIVE NI****NE AND V***R PRODUCT EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT

The Spirit Lake Police Department has taken a pledge to keep to***co, alternative ni****ne and v***r products out of the hands of underage persons. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s to***co, alternative ni****ne and v***r product laws. Since the program’s inception in 2000, the statewide to***co compliance rate has grown to 91%. By participating in the program, the Spirit Lake Police Department has committed to do its part to increase the compliance rate even more this year. I-PLEDGE places emphasis on retailer training. Clerks who successfully complete an online training course and then pass an exam will become I-PLEDGE certified. This allows a retail establishment to use an affirmative defense against a civil penalty if the certified clerk makes an illegal sale. Officers will also be conducting compliance checks on local establishments as part of the I-PLEDGE program. Underage customers, under the supervision of law enforcement officials, will enter establishments and attempt to buy to***co, alternative ni****ne and v***r products. Clerks who make the illegal sale will be cited on the spot. Criminal penalties for selling to***co, alternative ni****ne and v***r products to a minor include a $135 fine for a first offense, a $325 fine for a second offense and a $645 fine for third and subsequent offenses. However, handing out citations is not the intent of the I-PLEDGE program. To take the I-PLEDGE training or search certification records go to https://abd.iowa.gov/.