West Des Moines Police Department: Update - Missing 59 Year Old West Des Moines Man Located

At approximately 6:15pm, West Des Moines Police were alerted about a male subject that was located along the bank of the Raccoon River a ...

West Des Moines Police Department: West Des Moines Police Search For Missing 59-Year-Old Male

The West Des Moines Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in their search for a missing 59-year-old male. Rodney Chene ...

West Des Moines Police Department: Update: West Des Moines Police Make Arrest In Pedestrian Death On I-35 NB & Mills Civic Parkway

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West Des Moines Police Department: West Des Moines Police Make Arrest In Stabbing At Apartment Complex

On Monday, May 17th at approximately 8:20pm, West Des Moines Police responded to a report of a stabbing at 210 S. 41st Street (Chapel Ri ...

West Des Moines Police Department: Update: West Des Moines Police Investigating Pedestrian Death On I-35 NB & Mills Civic Parkway

On Sunday, May 9th at approximately 11:50am, officers with the West Des Moines Police Department were dispatched to I-35 NB at the 70.5 ...

West Des Moines Police Department: West Des Moines Police Department - DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – April 24th, 2021

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West Des Moines Police Department: Ashley Okland Homicide - 10 Year Anniversary - West Des Moines Police Still Searching For Information

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West Des Moines Police Department: Public Statement From Injured West Des Moines Police Officer Who Returned To Duty On March 8th, 2021

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West Des Moines Police Department: St. Patrick's Day Traffic Enforcement

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Hate Crime Charged After 2 Hit-And-Runs, Racial Rant In 1 Day

Police say an Iowa woman targeted a Latina and a black boy and ran over them with her SUV, then went on racial rant in convenience store.

Hidden Torture: Adoptive Mom Pleads Guilty In Teen's Starvation

Mom who pleaded guilty in starvation death of an Iowa teen at the center of a Patch investigation on homeschool laws faces life in prison.

Search For Mollie Tibbetts: New Details As Over 100 Interviewed

No one has been identified as a suspect in Mollie Tibbetts' disappearance, nor has anyone been criminally charged, officials say.

One Injured In West Des Moines Hotel Fire Friday Morning

A woman staying at the Valley West Inn cut her hand breaking the glass on a fire alarm.

Police To Watch For Holiday Weekend Traffic Violations

The special traffic enforcement effort will focus on seatbelt violations and drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Clive, Urbandale Gun Store Burglaries: 2 Des Moines Men Arrested

Three robberies at Clive and Urbandale gun stores resulted in 38 firearms stolen; authorities are seeking tips to recover them.

Record Store Owner To Be Tried For Child Pornography

Federal authorities want to speak to anyone who believes they might have been recorded in a changing room or restroom at Wayback Records.

Assistant Polk Attorney Charged With Child Endangerment

The West Des Moines man admitted to striking the child in the back for soiling a diaper.

Juvenile Shot At West Des Moines Mall Treated For Injuries

Police searched for the teen Thursday night after he was injured when a gun he was carrying discharged.

West Des Moines Settles Wrongful Arrest Lawsuit

A man wrongfully arrested and held 11 days on a sexual assault charge will receive $450,000 from the city.

Suspect Sought In West Des Moines Theft

Police are hoping the public can help identify a man wanted in connection with a recent theft.

Theft Suspect Sought In West Des Moines

The man police are looking for in connection with recent thefts was recorded on store surveillance.

Tips From Public Lead To Arrest In West Des Moines Theft

Police said Saturday's theft was the third recent case in which they had sought the public's assistance and all have led to arrests.

West Des Moines Chooses Des Moines Lieutenant As Next Police Chief: UPDATED

A Des Moines police vice and narcotics lieutenant was selected this morning to be the new chief of police for West Des Moines.

West Des Moines Police Will Have Body Cameras By Next Week

Video from West Des Moines police body cameras will be stored routinely for 90 days and saved for 180 days or more if needed for evidence.

West Des Moines Police Resolve Latest Reported Attempt To Entice A Child; Earlier Case Remains Active

Police still are looking for a man who reportedly asked a child walking home from school Thursday to get into his vehicle.

4 Finalists For West Des Moines Police Chief Will Be Interviewed On Wednesday

The West Des Moines Police Department has been without a chief since Shaun LaDue resigned at the request of city leaders 11 months ago.

Arrest Made in West Des Moines Text Threat Case

Police found text threats made in WDM earlier this month were by a copycat and not related to an earlier data breach in Johnston schools.

2 Who Died In West Des Moines Crash Sunday Have Been Identified

Two people were killed Sunday after a driver heading the wrong way on Interstate 35 collided with another vehicle.

Sculpture Unveiled Sunday at West Des Moines Fire Station No. 18 Honors City's Firefighters

The West Des Moines Fire Department will hold a pancake breakfast and open house Saturday as part of Fire Prevention Week activities.

Suspect In Alcohol Theft Sought By West Des Moines Police

A man is being sought by West Des Moines police for the theft of alcohol from a grocery store on Tuesday.

West Des Moines Police Cars Will Sport Ribbons For Breast Cancer Support Throughout October

Pink ribbon decals will adorn West Des Moines police cars all month in support of the Susan G. Komen of Greater Iowa organization.

Man Who Stole Rifle In West Des Moines Is Sought By Police

West Des Moines Police are looking for the identity of a man who stole a gun.

West Des Moines Police Teach Women To Fight Back

West Des Moines police will teach women to learn dangers of assault and defend themselves in a four-night course in October.

West Des Moines Driver Injured When Vehicle Crashes Into Home, Overturns

A vehicle collided with a home in West Des Moines Monday night, resulting in critical injuries to the driver.

West Des Moines Man Awaits Sentencing On Lascivious Acts With A Child

A West Des Moines man pleaded guilty to a felony charge of lascivious acts with a child stemming from an incident reported in Perry in May.

West Des Moines Police Practice Yoga As A Way To Reduce Stress

A nonprofit group that taught yoga to West Des Moines police this week will hold a free public session in Des Moines on Saturday.

Iowa Lottery Scam: Mastermind Sentenced To Prison

Eddie Tipton was also ordered to pay back more than $2 million that he and others made off with in the scam.

Iowa Lottery Scam: Mastermind Faces Up To 25-Year Prison Term

"The depth of his deceit is dumbfounding," prosecutors said in court filings. "Such crimes cannot be answered without a prison sentence."

Campaign Manager For Gov. Reynolds 'Sorry' After Public Intoxication Arrest

A criminal complaint says Phil Valenziano had slurred speech, poor balance and smelled "heavily of ingested alcohol."

Lottery Scandal: Ex-Programmer Pleads Guilty To Rigging Jackpots

Eddie Tipton admitted he manipulated the computer software he designed, allowing him to provide winning numbers to his brother and others.