The Johnston Police Department recently awarded Joey Bertroche a brand-new bicycle, courtesy of Scheels in Des Moines, for his safe biking practices on Johnston trails.
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.