Spirit Lake Police Dept.

09/01/2026

The Spirit Lake Police Department is trying to identify this male subject in relation to a theft investigation. In the picture, the male is wearing a blue hoodie with a white emblem on the upper left chest and black "skinny" jeans. Also note the ring on his finger. If you believe you can help us with an identification, please call 712-336-5776.

This subject is wanted for questioning only and is innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

08/31/2026

We would like to welcome Anthony Villa as the newest Officer in our department. Anthony graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy on August 21st. After serving 20 years in the Marine Corps and several years as a pastor, he has chosen to continue his public service here in Spirit Lake. Some of Anthony’s favorite things to do are hunting, fishing, and hiking with all of his family who live here in Spirit Lake. Don’t be afraid to say hi. If you see him out working, he loves conversation.

08/04/2026

** UPDATE ** He has been identified. Thank you for your quick assistance!

We are attempting to identify the male subject in the picture below. He gained unauthorized access to a local business. If you know him, would you please contact us at 712-336-5776?

Thank you!

07/02/2026

Speed Limit Change on Hill Ave in Spirit Lake

The speed limit on Hill Ave will be changing from 35mph to 25mph. This change will be from 15th Street north to "The Pump House" (140th Street), in Orleans. This change is being made due to several citizen complaints and concern for safety on the roadway. Hill Ave has narrow lanes of traffic and multiple driveways that are accessed from the street. With this change, Hill Ave will fall in line with the 25Mph limit in other residential districts in Spirit Lake. The speed limit signs will be changed today, July 2nd, and the new limit will take effect immediately.

06/04/2026

The Spirit Lake Police Department is in the process of updating our after-hours contact information for local businesses. This information is used for things such as alarm calls, open doors, or other issues that may require contacting someone with access to the building after business hours.

The attached form can be printed and emailed to the police department with the requested information. Or, you may directly email this information to [email protected]. If emailing directly, please make sure you include the name of your business and at least two contact numbers.

[email protected]

Thank You

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.