Des Moines' new chief of police discusses top issues, priorities in sit-down interview
"Hopefully, in the next six months, we can make some positive changes for the officers and civilians that work here and most ...
Des Moines family seeks answers in Ashworth Park deadly shooting
A Des Moines family is still seeking answers after the June homicide of Courtany Mundy-Gonzalez in Ashworth Park. "Terrible.
Des Moines police shared its crime statistics in 2023. What does the data show?
The Des Moines Police Department saw a 10% spike in the number of 911 calls in 2023, according to the department's annual ...
Des Moines police ask for public's help looking for wanted felon
Des Moines police are asking for the public's help locating a wanted felon. William Douglas Wambsgans, 47, is wanted by ...
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Des Moines police ask for help to find violent felon
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is asking for the public’s help to track down a wanted felon. Detectives ...
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Street-level aid groups do battle with bulldozers and broken systems as Des Moines’ anti-homeless ordinances encroach
On Sept. 16, the Des Moines City Council passed a pair of ordinances designed to prevent unsheltered citizens from sleeping ...
Des Moines police: Suspect charged with kidnapping, burglary
The suspect allegedly forced his way into a home while armed with a knife to kidnap his 4-year-old daughter, who he is ...
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Chandler teens' deaths in garage appear to be accidental after initial investigation, police say
Two teens were found dead in a Chandler garage early Tuesday morning after police were flagged down by a concerned person who ...
Police investigate 3rd Git N Go robbery in 7 days
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a southeast Des Moines convenience store early Monday morning. Sgt. Paul Parizek ...
Des Moines father charged with kidnapping his 4-year-old daughter
Police say a Des Moines man is behind bars after he abducted his four-year-old daughter Sunday afternoon while armed with a machete. Duane VanDenHemel, 36, is being held in the Polk County Jail on ...
Des Moines man charged with allegedly kidnapping daughter
A Des Moines man armed with a large knife allegedly broke into a home Sunday and kidnapped his daughter. Duane VanDenHemel, ...
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Des Moines police arrest suspect in bomb blast
Des Moines police say someone detonated what’s described as a dangerous homemade explosive device in a residential neighborhood south of the downtown. Police say the blast severely damaged a ...