Police: Teen's Vodka Bottle Hidden in Pants Didn't Fool Anyone

An 18-year-old man had a rough week in Urbandale last week.

Urbandale German Shepherd Died From Heat; Who's Responsible?

Autopsy results confirm a cause of death in the pet's June 29 death.

Urbandale Drug and Alcohol Arrests: June 30-July 1

Drunken driving to prescription fraud charges

Young Urbandale Men Charged with Sex Abuse of Teen Girl

Two men face felony charges.

Windows Smashed, Purses Stolen Outside Urbandale Planet Fitness

See how thieves stole from three women last week.

Dog Dies in Heat in Urbandale: Was It Animal Neglect?

Urbandale police are investigating the June 29 death of a German shepherd.

Domestic Abuse, Car Theft: Urbandale Police Blotter

Two men are taken to the Polk County Jail last week.

When Road Rage Turns Just Plain Odd

An Urbandale man is accused of employing bizarre weapons in a road rage confrontation.

Urbandale Mom Asks for Police Help With Daughter

A young woman presents a challenge to her mother and to police.

Man is Arrested After Trying to Return Merchandise

Someone racked up $1,300 in sales on a credit card belonging to an Urbandale man.

Call Urbandale Police; Ex-Boyfriend on the Roof

Police say Joseph Polson of Des Moines went to extraordinary lengths trying to get an ex-girlfriend to talk to him.

Drug and Alcohol Arrests: Urbandale Police Blotter

The good news: There was no burglary at Mama Lacona's. The bad news: the burglar alarm still got the janitor arrested

Retiring Urbandale Officer Shares His 20 Minutes of Fame and 34 Years of Service

Lt. Doug Hobart is a big reason for Urbandale's history of solving cases, says his boss, the police chief.

Urbandale Car Chase Ends With Standoff In Yard of Suspect's Mom

A man who reportedly fled officers trying to stop him for traffic violations drove to his mother's house, authorities said.

Woman Admits Her Part in Motel Relax Death of Mentally Ill Man

Find out what a judge decided for Christina Garner.

The Most Expensive Shopping Spree One Man Never Had

Find out why a Polk City man regrets stopping at an Urbandale discount store.

Business Burglaries and a Despicable Scam: Urbandale Police Blotter

Find out who was targeted by criminals last week in Urbandale.

'Out of Control' Teen Charged with Assaulting Urbandale Police Officer

Why a 100-pound girl ended up in handcuffs in a police car.

Urbandale Police: 'Zero Tolerance" on Illegal July 4 Fireworks

Most fireworks are illegal in Iowa, and you'd be surprised at how much it could cost you if police catch you.

Woman Charged with Prescription Fraud at Urbandale Councilman's Pharmacy

An Urbandale woman is in jail, accused of trying to have a fraudulent prescription filled.

Urbandale Police Investigate Couple's Fight; Guess Who Goes to Jail?

The victim was bleeding from the head, had cuts and bruises and apparently had been choked.

Who is Cyber-Spying in Urbandale Law Firm's Records?

Find out what local law firm discovered an unauthorized user on its system.

Do You Recognize This Woman?

Urbandale police hope you do.

How Does a Traffic Stop Turn Into a Trip to Jail?

One Urbandale man found out over the weekend.

Urbandale Drug and Alcohol Arrests: June 8-13

Here are the most recently reported drug and alcohol-related arrests in Urbandale.

Man Attempts Suicide in Urbandale Police Parking Lot

A 28-year-old man who had just been released from jail said he "just didn't care anymore."

Elderly Urbandale Woman's Bank Account Pilfered of $26,000

Urbandale police are investigating a year's worth of unauthorized withdrawals from the woman's account.

Urbandale Woman Claims Haggling Prompted Garage Sale Assault

An Urbandale woman told police that she was assaulted by the seller because she was trying to bargain on price.

Female Fights to Road Rage: Urbandale Police Blotter

Urbandale Police investigated incidents, from assaults to road rage to car theft, earlier this month.

Just Exercising A Woman's Prerogative? Urbandale Police Didn't Think So

An Urbandale woman told police her boyfriend had taken her truck to Oklahoma without her permission. After he was arrested, she changed her story, said Lt. Rob Johansen

Urbandale Restaurant Owner Charged With Choking His Wife

The owner of a Thai restaurant was arrested Sunday night for allegedly assaulting his wife.

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges in Urbandale

An Urbandale man was charged with drug possession after police stopped him on minor traffic issue.

Man Who Lived With Family in Mall Store Pleads Not Guilty to Abusing Children

James Beaudrie, who police say sexually abused three of his children, pleaded not guilty to the charges this week in court. Authorities say Beaudrie, his wife, Kijua, and their nine children, at times lived in the back of a Merle Hay Mall Store.

Recent Drunken Driving Arrests In Urbandale

Urbandale police arrested five people since last weekend on drunken driving charges.

Meet Urbandale's Newest Police Officers

Urbandale Police Department added two new officers, expanding the city's police force to 50 officers.

Bicyclist Rides Away From Collision With Car in Urbandale

The Johnston man sustained minor injuries in the accident Wednesday morning.

Urbandale Man Asks Bar Patron to Leave His Wife Alone and Is Attacked With Glass Boot

The brawl at Hessen Haus in Des Moines fractured the knee of an Urbandale man.

Adult Son Accused of Damaging Mother's Home in Urbandale

John Hohulin was asked to leave his mother's home and police were called to make sure he did. But then, they said he returned.

Alcohol-Related Arrests in Urbandale Last Week

Three people were charged with alcohol-related crimes last week in Urbandale.

Des Moines Woman Accused of Assaulting Urbandale Police Officer

Police said they stopped the 52-year-old woman because her headlights weren't on.