Des Moines' new chief of police discusses top issues, priorities in sit-down interview
Des Moines' new chief of police, Chief Michael McTaggart, says he wants to focus on lowering gun violence in the city.In his ...
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 ...
Johnston police arrest suspect, nearby school placed on lockout
A suspect was taken into custody by Johnston police Tuesday afternoon, prompting a brief lockout at a nearby school.
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 man accused of kidnapping 4-year-old daughter
Duane VanDenHemel, 36, was allegedly armed with a machete-style knife when he took his daughter from her home.
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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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 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 police release body camera video from September fatal shooting
The Des Moines Police Department on Monday released officers' body camera footage that provides a look at the moments that ...
Des Moines officer injured while arresting suspect, department says
The suspect had several active felony drug warrants at the time of the arrest as well as a connection to a potential arson ...
Iowa attorney general says Des Moines police shooting that left suspect dead was justified
After one officer suffered a life-threatening shot to the head, Des Moines police were justified when they returned fire, AG ...
Des Moines police release video of Sept. 16 fatal shooting
The Des Moines Police Department has released a video of a Sept. 16 shooting that led to the death of 37-year-old Joshua ...