April 28, 2021 at 4:42 pm
With the continued utilization of local drug disposal drop boxes by the public, the MIDTF in partnership with the Marshalltown Police Department, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Tama County Sheriff’s Office, and the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has collected and destroyed over 1000lbs. of unused or unwanted medications this week.
In 2014 the Mid-Iowa Drug Task Force applied for and received a grant from the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI) to acquire a prescription drug drop box to be used to help combat the local issues regarding the abuse and misuse of prescription drugs. The first box was placed in the lobby of the Marshalltown Police Department and due to the success of that box the MIDTF has helped secure five additional drug drop boxes in the counties of Tama, Grundy, and Hardin as well.
These drop boxes address a vital public health and safety issue by preventing the misuse of prescription drugs. Studies show that the majority of prescription drugs abusers obtain the medicines from home medicine cabinets of friends and family.
Every day that any unused or unwanted medications remain in the home it makes them a potential target for abuse, with potentially catastrophic outcomes, especially for our youth.
Citizens wishing to utilize the medication drop boxes are asked to place all medications in sealed non-breakable containers and are requested to not include any “sharps” (syringes or lancets) or any other item that could cause injury to staff servicing the drop box. The drop boxes will be accessible to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is an anonymous service and contact with law enforcement personnel is not required. The drop box resembles a mailbox and is available for use by any resident.
Drug disposal drop boxes and be located at the following area law enforcement agencies:
Marshalltown Police Department - 909 S 2nd Ave, Marshalltown
Marshall County Sheriff’s Office – 2369 Jessup Ave, Marshalltown
Tama County Sheriff’s Office - 100 N Main St, Toledo
Grundy County Sheriff’s Office - 705 8th St, Grundy Center
Hardin County Sheriff’s Office - 1116 14th Ave, Eldora
Iowa Falls Police Department - 315 Stevens Street, Iowa Falls
Any questions regarding the drug drop boxes can be directed to the respective agencies or the Mid-Iowa Drug Task Force at 641-754-6392.
SATUCI is also a supporter of this program and has a long history of working with local law enforcement agencies in offering intervention services to those suffering from substance abuse issues. For anyone seeking help or advice regarding substance abuse issues, SATUCI can be contacted at 641-752-5421. For more information and resources on drug abuse visit http://www.drugfree.org
Additional information on prescription drug abuse/opioid abuse and properly disposing of unused medication can be found at:
https://odcp.iowa.gov/rxotc
https://odcp.iowa.gov/rxtakebacks
https://odcp.iowa.gov/rxbrochure
January 26, 2023
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that we are accepting applications for the inaugural Sheriff’s Citizen Academy which will be held this spring. The Citizen Academy will begin on March 21 and will be held every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office.
December 12, 2022
Marshall County K9 Lizzy was honored this month to be the very first recipient of the AKC Public Service Dog Titling Program.
September 29, 2022
September 21, 2022
September 7, 2022
Law enforcement agencies partnered up to conduct speed enforcement over the holiday weekend.
August 17, 2022
On Friday morning, law enforcement officers will be posted on the rooftops of Dunkin Donuts locations across Iowa. No, they aren't guarding the donuts --but doing something even more important which is helping to raise awareness and donations for Special Olympics Iowa and their athletes.August 11, 2022
On August 10th, 2022 the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a Marshall County Conservation Officer who had located a possible human jawbone on a sandbar in the Iowa River south of Albion, Marshall County Iowa.
