Iowa, Louisiana - The Iowa Police Department in Iowa, Louisiana, released a summary of calls for service and complaint activity covering the period from Sept. 1, 2025, through Dec. 29, 2025. The report provides a detailed look at how officers spent their time, highlighting traffic enforcement, public safety issues, and a range of criminal and non-criminal calls.

According to the department, officers handled:

• Total calls for service: 961
• Total misdemeanor summonses issued: 31
• Total traffic citations issued: 1,481
• Total arrests made: 38

The numbers suggest that while officers responded to just under 1,000 calls, traffic enforcement activity was particularly high, with more than 1,400 traffic citations issued during the same period.

Traffic Enforcement And Crash Response

Traffic-related issues represent a major share of the department’s activity in this report.

Crashes And Traffic Incidents

Officers responded to:

• Traffic crashes (no injury specified): 50
• Traffic crash with injury: 9
• Traffic crash fatality: 1
• Private lot crash: 3
• Hit and run: 9
• Traffic congestion: 2
• Roadway obstruction: 2
• Traffic complaints: 21
• Reckless driving: 17
• Driving while impaired: 1

The inclusion of one fatal crash and nine injury crashes shows that serious roadway incidents remained a concern during the four-month span. Hit-and-run reports, private lot crashes, and roadway obstructions add to the overall traffic workload.

The report also lists 60 “traffic stop incident” calls, indicating a steady pace of proactive traffic enforcement beyond routine citations.

High Volume Of Traffic Citations

While the report does not break down the types of traffic violations, it notes that officers issued:

• 1,481 total traffic citations

Compared with the 961 total calls for service, the number of citations shows that routine patrol and enforcement on the roadways were a central part of the department’s activity. Traffic enforcement is often used as a strategy to reduce crashes, encourage safe driving behavior, and identify impaired or wanted drivers.

Disturbances, Domestic Calls, And Assaults

Calls involving disturbances and disputes form another significant portion of the department’s workload.

General Disturbances And Fights

The Iowa Police Department responded to:

• Disturbance: 27
• Disturbance fight: 9
• Noise complaint (loud music): 7
• Fireworks sales disturbance: 2
• Remove subject: 18

These calls can range from neighbor disputes and public arguments to business-related complaints. “Remove subject” typically refers to situations in which a person is refusing to leave a property when asked by the owner or management.

Domestic And Assault-Related Calls

The report shows:

• Domestic: 13
• Simple assault: 1
• Simple battery: 1
• Aggravated battery: 1

“Simple” assault and battery generally involve less serious injuries or threats, while “aggravated” battery typically includes more serious harm or the use of a weapon. The report, however, does not provide details about the circumstances or outcomes of these cases.

Property Crimes, Theft, And Fraud

Property-related crimes, including theft and burglary, were also documented during the reporting period.

The department listed:

• Theft: 21
• Shoplifter: 10
• Auto theft: 4
• Theft from a vehicle interior: 1
• Simple burglary: 2
• Possession of stolen property: 1
• Unauthorized use of a movable: 3
• Forgery: 2
• Fraud: 2
• Worthless checks: 1
• Criminal damage to property: 5
• Property recovery auto: 2
• Found property: 1

“Unauthorized use of a movable” is a Louisiana legal term that usually refers to using someone’s vehicle or other property without permission, but without the intent to permanently keep it. The mix of thefts, auto-related crimes, and fraud cases reflects a broad range of property issues that officers handled day to day.

Suspicious Activity And Community Safety Checks

Suspicious activity calls, welfare checks, and assist requests show how often officers are asked to investigate potential problems or check on people’s safety.

Suspicious Activity

Officers responded to:

• Suspicious person: 113
• Suspicious circumstances: 88
• Suspicious vehicle: 34

These calls, which total 235 entries, indicate that residents and businesses regularly reported people, vehicles, or situations that seemed out of place. While not all such calls result in criminal findings, they are often considered important for crime prevention and community reassurance.

Welfare Concerns And Assist Calls

The report lists:

• Welfare concern: 22
• Assist person: 72
• Assist other agency: 35

“Welfare concern” calls occur when someone asks police to check on a person who may be in distress, unresponsive, or at risk. “Assist other agency” often involves helping neighboring law enforcement, fire, EMS, or other government agencies.

Mental Health, Overdose, And Suicide-Related Calls

Mental and behavioral health-related calls appear multiple times in the complaint summary.

The department documented:

• Mental: 15
• Suicide attempted: 4
• Uncontrollable juvenile: 6
• Overdose: 1

Although the report does not specify any outcomes, these types of calls often require careful, sensitive response and sometimes coordination with medical professionals or mental health services. “Uncontrollable juvenile” calls can involve youths whose behavior has escalated beyond what caregivers feel able to manage safely.

Medical, Fire, And Emergency Responses

In addition to law enforcement duties, Iowa officers responded to medical and emergency calls, often alongside ambulance and fire services.

Reported calls included:

• Medical emergency: 28
• Death natural: 2
• Overdose: 1
• Shooting, shots fired: 1
• Fire call: 35

Alarms, Property Checks, And Miscellaneous Calls

Routine alarm checks and property-related calls made up another large portion of police activity.

The department responded to:

• Alarm home or business: 53
• Open door: 19
• Open gate: 3
• Unlock vehicle: 8

Alarm calls, which can range from actual break-ins to false alarms, are a standard part of patrol work. “Open door” and “open gate” calls suggest officers checked on potentially unsecured homes, businesses, or properties.

Missing Persons, Runaways, And 911 Hang-Ups

The report shows activity related to missing people and emergency calls with limited information.

Recorded calls:

• Missing person: 3
• Runaway: 3
• 911 hang up: 64

A “911 hang up” occurs when someone calls emergency services and disconnects before speaking. Officers often follow up on these calls to confirm whether there is an emergency, which may explain the relatively high number in this category.

Harassment, Threats, And Civil Matters

The summary also includes:

• Harassment: 4
• Threats: 9
• Civil: 6

“Civil” calls can involve disputes over property, money, or contracts that may not be criminal but still require an officer to keep the peace or provide guidance on next steps.

Juvenile, Alcohol, And Public Order Offenses

Other notable entries include:

• Unlawful sale to minor: 1
• Public intoxication: 2
• Solicitation: 2
• Trespassing: 7
• Animal call: 12

Animal calls can involve loose pets, animal bites, or welfare concerns about animals. Trespassing and public intoxication typically relate to public order issues that affect neighborhoods and businesses.

Overall Picture Of Police Activity In Iowa, Louisiana

From Sept. 1 to Dec. 29, 2025, the Iowa Police Department’s 961 calls for service show a broad range of responsibilities, from routine traffic enforcement and crash response to serious incidents involving violence, property crime, and mental health crises. With 1,481 traffic citations, 31 misdemeanor summonses, and 38 arrests, the report reflects both proactive enforcement and responses driven by community calls.

The data does not include specific case details, outcomes, or charges beyond the general categories listed, but it offers a snapshot of public safety trends in Iowa, Louisiana, during the four-month period.