A police department in Iowa recently awarded Joey Bertroche a brand-new bicycle, courtesy of Scheels, a sporting goods store, for his safe biking practices on the trails of Johnston, Iowa, which is outside of Des Moines.Joey was “Busted in a Good Way” this summer, earning a ticket for demonstrating safe bicycle habits. He redeemed 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. Approximately 130 tickets were distributed this summer, and those who submitted them on time were entered into a bicycle drawing.”This program is in its 10th 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.”The officers look forward to handing out more tickets in 2026.
JOHNSTON, Iowa — A police department in Iowa recently awarded Joey Bertroche a brand-new bicycle, courtesy of Scheels, a sporting goods store, for his safe biking practices on the trails of Johnston, Iowa, which is outside of Des Moines.
Joey was “Busted in a Good Way” this summer, earning a ticket for demonstrating safe bicycle habits. He redeemed 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. Approximately 130 tickets were distributed this summer, and those who submitted them on time were entered into a bicycle drawing.
“This program is in its 10th 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.”
The officers look forward to handing out more tickets in 2026.