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06/02/2026

Monthly Activity Report for May 2026

06/01/2026

Please join us this June in congratulating Chief Steve Hanson on his 1-year anniversary with the Webster City Police Department.

Chief Hanson brings 25 years of law enforcement experience, including more than 10 years in supervisory and management roles. Throughout his career, he has served in a variety of assignments, including patrol, narcotics investigations, general crimes investigations, and leadership positions within criminal investigations and patrol operations. Over the past year, he has continued to bring valuable experience, professionalism, and leadership to our department and community.

We thank Chief Hanson for his dedication and continued commitment to protecting Webster City.

05/28/2026

Chief Steve Hanson
Webster City Police Department
For Immediate Release: May 28, 2026

Ongoing Investigation Arrest – Webster City, Iowa

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at approximately 12:11 p.m., an off-duty officer with the Webster City Police Department observed wanted subject Jeffrey Scott Johnson, 42, of Woolstock, Iowa, at the Days Inn in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The officer contacted the Webster County Law Enforcement Center and provided the information.

Local law enforcement agencies responded to the area, and at approximately 2:58 p.m., Johnson was taken into custody without incident on active arrest warrants out of Hamilton County. Johnson was transported to and booked into the Hamilton County Jail on the following charges:
- Pretrial Violation
- Violation of Probation (Count 1)
- Violation of Probation (Count 2)

The Webster City Police Department was assisted at Days Inn by the Fort Dodge Police Department, Webster County Sheriff’s Office, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, and Fort Dodge Fire and Rescue.

As part of an ongoing investigation involving four separate incidents occurring between March 2, 2026, and April 12, 2026, Johnson has additionally been charged with the following criminal offenses:
- Kidnapping 1st Degree – Serious Injury (Class A Felony)
- Kidnapping 1st Degree – Intentionally Subject to Torture or Sexual Abuse (Class A Felony)
- 3 counts of Assault Committed by a Person Against Whom a Protective Order is Issued (Class D Felony)
- 2 counts of Domestic Abuse Assault 3rd Degree (Class D Felony)
- Sexual Abuse 1st Degree (Class A Felony)
- Sexual Abuse 3rd Degree (Class C Felony)
- Stalking – Violation of Protective Order (Class C Felony)
- 3 counts of Violation of No Contact Order (Simple Misdemeanor)
- Theft 3rd Degree (Aggravated Misdemeanor)

As with all cases, Johnson is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. He is currently being held in the Hamilton County Jail.

The Webster City Police Department was assisted in the ongoing investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Hamilton County Attorney’s Office, and the Iowa Attorney General’s Office.

05/27/2026

Please join us June 4th at 9:00am for our next S.A.L.T. meeting!

05/23/2026

UPDATE: Power has been restored. If you are still experiencing an issue please call. No need to update us that your power is back.
Thank you!

The City of Webster City is aware of a power outage in town. The Line Department has responded and is correcting the issue. We will update this post when power is restored.

05/22/2026

This week, we were proud to participate in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Iowa and the incredible athletes from Webster City.

This event is always a great reminder of what can happen when our community comes together to support such an amazing cause and the athletes who inspire us all with their determination, positivity, and hard work.

We want to extend a huge thank you to the Hamilton County Peace Officers Association of Iowa, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Stratford Fire and EMS, Webster City Fire Department, and Webster City High School for helping make this event possible. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Thank you as well to everyone who came out to cheer on and support our local Special Olympics athletes. We are honored to be part of such a great community!

05/21/2026

Please join us in congratulating the 6th grade students at Webster City Middle School on completing the D.A.R.E. program this week!

Throughout the program, students spent time learning about making positive choices, showing responsibility, handling peer pressure, and building the confidence to make good decisions both in and out of school. The lessons taught through D.A.R.E. are designed to help students as they continue to grow and face new challenges.

We would like to thank Webster City Middle School for their continued partnership and support of the D.A.R.E. program. We also want to recognize Investigator Thumma for serving as this year’s instructor and for the time and dedication he invested in the students throughout the program.

A special thank you as well to guest speaker Alivia Burns, a recent Webster City High School graduate, for speaking with the students and sharing the importance of living out the values taught through D.A.R.E. Her message and example made a positive impact on this year’s class.

Congratulations to all of the 6th grade students on this accomplishment!

05/20/2026

Join us in congratulating the 5th grade classes at Webster City Middle School on graduating from the D.A.R.E. program this week!

Throughout the program, students learned valuable lessons about making safe and responsible choices, resisting peer pressure, building self-confidence, and developing strong decision making skills that will help guide them throughout their lives.

D.A.R.E. continues to play an important role in helping students build positive relationships with law enforcement while encouraging respect, responsibility, and good character both in school and in the community.

Thank you to Webster City Middle School for continuing to support the D.A.R.E. program and helping make it a positive experience for students each year. We also want to recognize Officer Turpen for serving as this year’s 5th grade D.A.R.E. instructor and for the time and effort he dedicated to the program.

Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates!

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400 Second Street
Webster City, IA
50595

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(515) 832-9166

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https://www.webstercity.com/177/Police-Department

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