A driver allegedly involved in an accident did not have a valid driver’s license.
But, he claimed, he was between jobs and needed the 40 bucks another man offered him to fraudulently buy a computer.
Urbandale woman’s celebration allegedly went into the toilet, along with her mouth, at a West Des Moines mall.
Four people will move ahead to replace the retired chief Jack O'Donnell.
City officials are looking for several qualities in the new chief.
The Polk County Medical Examiner says West Des Moines musician Kelly Starrett died of blunt force trauma in a Father's Day boating accident.
Keep an eye on social media activity, and your lights turned on, says the West Des Moines Police Department.
A Texas man was attempting to sell cleaning supplies when residents called police.
No other jewelry missing from a West Des Moines home when the owner's son had friends over for the weekend.
West Des Moines police say thieves returned to the store multiple times as part of a scam.
A West Des Moines apartment resident called police after he came home and couldn't enter his house because a chair was jammed against the door.
The city is narrowing its search for a police chief to replace Jack O'Donnell, who retired in February.
One man remains hospitalized following a house fire Wednesday afternoon in Valley Junction.
“Can’t you smell that smell?” police officer asks – or words to that effect.
Claims adjuster for Chartis Insurance reportedly advised company’s employees not to casually dismiss threats.
West Des Moines store is national franchise's first in Iowa.
Police say there was no sign of forced entry, leading them to believe bra bandit – or 'cat burglar' – has a key or garage keypad access.
A young man was reportedly thrashing in the water before going under at the West Des Moines lake.
Two people, including the victim’s brother, charged with boating while intoxicated; additional charges may be filed.
The brother and another man are charged with boating while intoxicated.
Police responding to a burglar alarm in the early morning hours found a door unlocked and a safe missing, reports the Des Moines Register.
Willow Creek officials say this isn't the first time the course has been vandalized.
An assault victim allegedly asked another man if he was gay, then a third man stepped in and knocked him to the pavement. The reported victim was listed in intensive care.
Woman tells police someone is "trying to mess with her."
Police say man had “no sense of his location.”
Younkers clerk's alleged scam caught on videotape.
Shoplifting case at Jordan Creek Younkers store blamed on post-traumatic stress disorder.
Shoplifting cases consume much of the time of West Des Moines Police.
A bad week gets worse for a man jailed on a driving-while-barred charge.
Matthew Elliott was convicted in April of child endangerment causing death and willful injury causing injury.
Woman reports $1,300 was stolen – her earnings for her shift as a dancer at a gentleman’s club – as she slept.
Traffic in West Des Moines is already heavy with spectators going to and from the Principal Charity Classic under way at Glen Oaks Country Club.
Suspects had multiple chances to tell the truth and then … guess what happened?
Internal audit at office supply store revealed discrepancy.
Police receive a report that barefoot man whose feet were caked in mud passed out in grass at West Glen Town Center.
Authorities have a suspect after a West Des Moines man's car was engulfed by flames.
Victim tells West Des Moines Police he "got his bell rung" by alleged assailants he thought were intent on damaging his SUV.
Eastern Buffet’s William Wong is reassuring customers that the suspects have been fired and safeguards have been put in place. Authorities say about 30 victims have now come forward since Patch broke the story.
Attorney tells West Des Moines police he thinks couple are taking advantage of his 75-year-old client, who bought a lawnmower to help them start a landscaping business. So why is the grass 10 inches tall at his place?
A boy allegedly running from the scene blamed it on some eighth-graders.