The Johnston Police Department recently awarded a brand new bicycle to Joey Bertroche, thanks to Scheels in Des Moines. Joey was “Busted in a Good Way” this summer for demonstrating safe bicycle habits while riding on the Johnston trails. Fortunately, this ticket did not come with a fine; instead, he was able to redeem it for a free ice cream cone at Van Dee’s Ice Cream Shoppe. His ticket also entered him into a drawing for a new bike. Around 130 tickets were distributed this summer, and those who submitted them on time were entered into a bicycle drawing at Van Dee’s Ice Cream Shoppe.
“This program is in its tenth year,” said Sergeant Johnston. “It provides a great opportunity for uniformed officers to interact positively with children in our community and help them understand the importance of bicycle safety. Safely crossing the road, wearing a helmet, and using proper hand signals alert motorists and ensure everyone’s safety.”…