Woman Who Lived in Merle Hay Mall Pleads Guilty to Neglecting Children

Kijua Beaudrie scheduled to be sentenced in October. Accused of standing by while husband sexually assaulted children.

Urbandale Man, Former Iowa Student, Charged with Choking Police Officer May Plea to Different Charge

Today in court, lawyers for Branden Plummer, of Urbandale, indicated that he may take a plea deal. Plummer is accused of choking an Iowa City police officer to the point he passed out in late 2011.

Jogger Mistaken for Kidnapper: Urbandale Police Blotter

Also in the police reports, a teen was assaulted by another youth following an Urbandale High School football game.

Disorderly Conduct, Theft and Alcohol Arrests: Urbandale Police Blotter

Last week's arrest by the Urbandale Police Department range from disorderly conduct for a fight to shoplifting.

Sex Offender Being Sought by Area Law Enforcement

The convict is on the federal marshal's wanted list.

Urbandale Fire Department Called to Pallet Recyclers

Crews were called to the business Monday night, according to WHOTV.com. No injuries were reported.

Innocence Abducted: From Johnny Gosch to Evansdale Cousins, 30 Years Have Brought Many Changes to Missing Children Investigations

Investigators say better relationships with media and faster response times have improved how missing children investigations are conducted.

Doctor Charged in Death of Slipknot Bassist Paul Gray at Urbandale Hotel

Paul Gray, one of the founding members of the metal band Slipknot, died of a drug overdose in 2010.

Innocence Abducted: Noreen Gosch Blinded by Ugly World of Child Sex Trade (Part 2 of a Series)

Police say it’s “likely” Johnny Gosch was abducted and “possible” his mom’s right and he fell into a vortex of child prostitution, snuff films and pornography.

30 Years After Johnny Gosch Vanished, Iowa’s Innocence Abducted (Part 1 of a Series)

High-profile cases like Johnny Gosch’s and the disappearance of two girls from Black Hawk County this summer increase anxiety in the heartland.

Urbandale Police: Every Report of an Attempted Abduction Treated as Serious

"We need to be diligent," says Urbandable Police community liasion officer Randy Peterson, of predators. The police treat every missing persons report as serious; nearly all Urbandale reports are runaways who return home.

Urbandale and Polk County's Missing

Iowa officials have one person listed as missing in Urbandale. In Polk County, 10 missing people are being sought; Dallas County lists no missing people.

Authorities Share Tips on How to Prevent Children's Abductions

Urbandale DARE Officer Jeff Casey tells kids to always pay attention to their surroundings.

Second Urbandale Man Arrested in Break-in Where Mom and 3 Kids Held at Gunpoint

Two more arrests were made Thursday in the case of a southern Iowa woman and her children being held at gunpoint. Authorities say the fourth suspect they are seeking is armed and dangerous.

Animal Activist Group Seeks Maximum Penalty in Case of Urbandale Dog Death

The dog reportedly died on a 93-degree June day after its Urbandale owner failed to give it water. Activists have collected more than 2,000 signatures asking the county attorney to pursue maximum jail time in the case.

Urbandale Man Charged in Break-in; Mom and 3 Kids Held by Armed Intruders

The suspect is one of four men authorities believe broke into a house in Leon, IA, seeking drugs and money.

Man Charged with Spitting Blood onto Referee's Phone During Urbandale Hockey Game

An expensive phone led to an upgrade in charges filed against a Pleasant Hill man after a fight at the Metro Ice Sports Arena.

Urbandale has Four OWIs in First Five Days of August: Police Blotter

Here's the report on those arrested for operating while intoxicated between July 30 through August. 5.

Police Say Shots Fired at Cab Driver in Urbandale Overnight

The shots were fired at an Urbandale apartment complex, where the driver was robbed, according to Urbandale police. This is the third such incident in the Des Moines area this week.

Drug and Alcohol Arrests: Urbandale Police Blotter for Aug. 4

Here's the list of arrests for drugs and alcohol during late July through early August.

Federal Authorities Seek Suspect Who Blew Up Urbandale Mailbox

Nobody was injured in the recent incident on Winston Avenue in Urbandale, but authorities are warning that destroying a mailbox is a federal crime. That comes with a three-year prison term.

Urbandale Mailbox Destroyed in Mysterious Soda-Bottle Bomb Explosion

A Dr. Pepper bottle was the source of the explosion, say police.

Prepare Fair Helps Families Plan for Disasters

The free event will be held Saturday at Merle Hay Mall.

UPDATE: Urbandale Man Dies after Boating Accident at Saylorville Lake

Two children wearing life jackets were pulled safely from the water Monday.

Out-of-State Street Peddlers in Urbandale Land in Jail

Two out-of-state salespeople discover Urbandale's zero-tolerance for peddling without a license.

Finally! Someone is Actually Charged in a Gas Drive-off

There was luck involved: either bad luck for the defendant or good luck for the store.

Woman's Tears Led to Urbandale Traffic Stop

Find out how an Urbandale officer came to the woman's rescue.

Look Who Got Charged with Drunken Driving In Urbandale

Some advice: If you're driving and have been drinking, stay away from Douglas Avenue.

If You Saw $2,000 Lying on the Sidewalk, What Would You Do?

Find out what one Johnston woman did.

Medical Examiner Doesn't Know What Killed Baby At Sitter's Home

The cause of 13-month-old Emma Bright's May 25 death at the home of her Urbandale babysitter has been ruled undetermined.

Urbandale Car Owners Did Everything Right

But they still were victims of thieves last week.

A Cry for Help At Denny Arthur's?

What one woman did at the Urbandale dance club got plenty of attention.

UPDATE: Lock Your Bikes Up; More Stolen in Urbandale

Three more bikes have been reported stolen in the same Urbandale neighborhood.

Was Preschooler Molested at Hotel In Urbandale?

Police are investigating the allegations, which involve a 4-year-old boy.

She Might Have Been Fine, But for That Parked Car

An Urbandale woman faces a slew of charges after an accident.

Police: Teens Set Fire Near Urbandale's Webster School

You can probably guess how this happened.

Did Man Think Third Time Would Be a Charm?

A former Motel Relax tenant was persistent in his efforts with a woman, according to Urbandale police reports.

Who Broke Into Victor's Sports Bar?

The popular Urbandale bar was burglarized the night of the Fourth of July.

Is Urbandale's Motel Relax Safer Now?

Police say the number of calls to police from the troubled extended-stay motel went up in the past six months. Find out why that's good news.

Urbandale Teen Charged With Animal Neglect in Dog Death

Urbandale teenager Luis Lara-Leyva faces a serious misdemeanor charge in the heat-related death of his German shepherd.