Dispute between neighbors ends in arrest.
A clerk at Christal’s says she can identify the man, who is a regular customer of the adult novelty store.
West Des Moines police are investigating whether this message — “We are the middle children of history” — is a prank or a threat to be taken seriously.
A woman's car was damaged as she drove to work early Friday morning. The damage was caused by a pair throwing objects from the University Avenue overpass onto Interstate 35.
William Dale Celander of Carlisle faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting two security guards at a concert.
The police chief began his career Feb. 1, 1969, in Omaha and ended it on Feb. 1, 2012, in West Des Moines.
West Des Moines police make multiple drunken driving arrests.
Nicolaus Adam Conner told West Des Moines police that after telling a friend he didn't have a car, the other man directed him to a wooded area where a stolen truck was located.
The police department on Tuesday issued a news release saying Nicholas Clausi was wanted on burglary and theft charges. He was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Clive and faces additional charges.
Police Chief Jack O'Donnell, who is ending a 43-year career in law enforcement, will be honored Jan. 31 with a public open house.
Suspect in theft of $1,088 in merchandise caught on store surveillance tape.
Information is provided by police in incident reports and reflects when the incident occurred. All arrests do not result in convictions.
KCCI reports that four employees of Goodrich Engine in West Des Moines suffered minor burns after solvent in an engine caused a flash fire. At least two engines responded to the call, but left by 9 a.m.
Suspects break out window and escape before police arrive.
Steven James Brown was taken into custody without incident Thursday.
Police release a surveillance photo of suspect in theft of woman's wallet.
Suspect charged with intimidation with a dangerous weapon.
All information below is provided by police in incident reports and reflects when the incident occurred, not when an arrest was made or charges were filed. Charges do not always result in convictions.
Class B felonies usually carry a surety bond of $25,000.
While West Des Moines police were dealing with one of the suspects, the other fled in one vehicle, abandoned it and allegedly stole another.
Great Cookie Walk raises money for West Des Moines' Youth Justice Initiative.
Kenneth Eugene Snow faces a fine of $1,000 and suspension of his driver license for up to 180 days.
The victim told West Des Moines police he "felt as though he had been hit in the knees with a baseball bat."
An automated anti-scam system alerted Joe's Crab Shack corporate offices of theft.
A man suspected of drunk driving pulled into a Hy-Vee parking lot, where police caught up with him. But he refused to go with officers and overpowered a stun gun, walking away from police shouting, "No, I am not under arrest."
The alleged assault victim says he was hit "really hard in the jugular," but police determine the injury may have been farther south.
Danny Earl Knowles, 53, of Des Moines died of injuries in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night.
A man sleeping in his car this weekend likely died from carbon monoxide poisoning produced by a grill's fire. His sister says he was an experienced camper who was likely tired and didn't realize the danger.
Smashing pumpkins and vandalism calls also keep police busy.
Officers were called early Monday morning to a shooting at a home in the Valley Junction neighborhood. One person died; officers say the wound appears to be an accident.
Reports from the West Des Moines Police Department.
Girls from several metro-area schools in the West Des Moines and Waukee districts have been targeted in scam that mentions a possible meeting with a big-name actor.
Men reportedly try to lure boy into van; sixth-grader at Hillside faces weapon charge for approaching school employee with scissors and threatening to stab the worker.
Leads have dwindled, but the April homicide remains the West Des Moines Police Department's top priority.