Former Bachmann Campaign Aide Accuses Ron Paul Backer, a State Senator, of Theft: 2012 in Review

Barb Heki of Johnston filed a theft report in October with the Urbandale Police Department accusing State Sen. Kent Sorenson of Milo with stealing a database in November 2011. Sorenson denies taking the file or any wrongdoing.

Police Blotter Rewind: Discharged Firearms, Thefts

Several reports were taken Dec. 6 to Dec. 12 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Teen Charged for Cutting Down Trees: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Dec. 10 and Dec. 12 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Gunshots Sound Within City Limits: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Public Intoxication, Drug Charges: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Dec. 7 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Urbandale Schools Superintendent Releases Letter After Connecticut School Shooting

Urbandale Superintendent Doug Stilwell wrote a letter to parents, students, staff and the Urbandale community following Friday's shooting.

Trespass From West Pointe Apartments, Gas Drive-Off: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Dec. 6 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Driving While Barred, Burglary: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Dec. 6 by the Urbandale Police Department.

48 People Charged in Metro Prostitution and Human-Trafficking Ring: 2012 in Review

Urbandale Police helped investigate a prostitution ring in the Des Moines metro that led to the arrest of 48 people, with several from Urbandale, West Des Moines, Waukee and Ames.

Autistic Urbandale Teen Who Was Tased Had Earlier Encounters with Police, Say Reports: 2012 in Review

Urbandale police reports show that the 15-year-old boy who is accused of assaulting a police officer in a Johnston theater has had four previous encounters with police in the past year.

U.S. Marshals Arrest Merle Hay Mall Game Store Owner on Sex Abuse Charges: 2012 in Review

Des Moines police have charged the parents of nine children with abuse. The father, James Beaudrie, was the owner of Gamesip at Merle Hay Mall, and will go on trial soon. His wife, Kijua, pleaded guilty to neglecting their children and is imprisoned.

What Really Happened on Urbandale's Jensen Playground?: 2012 in Review

Here's what parents of two witnesses said their children said about the March 27 pellet-gun incident.

Families Stage Weekend Protest at Urbandale Motel Frequently Visited by Police: 2012 in Review

Family members of two men who died in the past year at the extended-stay motel held a candlelight protest. Urbandale police targeted efforts at Motel Relax to clean up problems in the wake of drug deaths there. Authorities say the motel is much improved

Missing Gas Cap, Driving While Barred: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Dec. 2 to Dec. 4 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Nuts and Bolts in Parking Lot Lead to Startling Discovery: Police Blotter

An Urbandale woman left her West Des Moines job to find major parts missing from her car.

Police Blotter Rewind: Employee Theft, Criminal Mischief at the Park

Several reports were taken Nov. 26 to Dec. 1 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Mailbox Damage, Shoplifting: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Dec. 1 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Damage at Lions Park, OWI: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Nov. 29 and Nov. 30 by the Urbandale Police Department.

DOT Error Causes Arrest of Urbandale Church Deacon

An error by the Iowa Department of Transporation told police officers -- mistakenly -- that Quan Tong was driving on a revoked license. The mishap landed the Urbandale church deacon in custody.

Urbandale National Night Out Bring Honors to Police Department

For the third year in a row the Urbandale Police Department has been honored for its National Night Out event, which draws more than 1,000 residents.

Forgery Reports, Violation of No-Contact Order: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Silver Platters Reported Stolen: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Nov. 26 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Help Urbandale Kids in Need Buy Christmas Presents for their Families

Urbandale police, the Urbandale Food Pantry and Target are teaming up to hold Shop With a Cop on Dec. 11. You can contribute to the cause.

Urbandale Police Officer, K-9 Partner Honored for Role in $1.1 Million Drug Seizure

Officer Shane Taylor and his four-legged partner, Sabre, found a hidden $180,000 in cash that led to large drug seizure. They were awarded Case of the Year honors recently.

Traffic Accident Has Eastbound I-235 Slowed

An accident on eastbound Interstate 235 in Des Moines could slow the commute home this afternoon.

Theft, Burglary Arrests: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Nov. 19 to Nov. 25 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Mailbox Damaged by Pumpkin, Gas Drive-Off: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Nov. 21 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Pumpkin Thrown Through Car Window: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Nov. 21 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Criminal Mischief, Stolen Tires: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Nov. 19 and Nov. 20 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Drug Charges, Simple Assault: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Nov. 12 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Pumpkin Through The Window: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Violation of No Contact Order, Theft: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Nov. 16 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Stolen Checks, Shoplifting: Urbandale Police Blotter

Several reports were taken Nov. 14 and 15 by the Urbandale Police Department.

Drug Charges, Assaults in Urbandale Police Blotter

Several assaults were reported Nov. 12 and 13 to the Urbandale Police Department.

Drug Charges, Damaged ATM: Urbandale Police Blotter

The Urbandale Police Department responded to a number of calls Nov. 9 and Nov. 10.

Identity Theft, Counterfeit Money: Urbandale Police Blotter

The Urbandale Police Department responded to a number of calls Nov. 9.

Theft Reports, Bad Check: Urbandale Police Blotter

The Urbandale Police Department responded to a number of calls Nov. 8 and Nov. 9.

Assault, Threatening Letter: Urbandale Police Blotter

The Urbandale Police Department responded to a number of calls Nov. 7 and Nov. 8.

Shoplifting, Assault Charges In Urbandale Police Blotter

Today's Urbandale Police Department roundup has a mix of shoplifting, assault and other charges.

Drug, Theft Charges Fill Urbandale Police Blotter

Burglary and drug charges are in today's Urbandale Police Department blotter.