UPDATE: Valley West Drive is Now Open

West Des Moines police said in bulletin issued at 1 p.m. that area would remain closed for at least two hours.

Noreen Gosch: FBI Kidnapping Stings Must be Followed by Harsh Jail Sentences

Mom of missing paperboy Johnny Gosch says sex trafficking sting must be followed by action that keeps pedophiles behind bars. Watch raw video from the sting.

Thieves Using Unlocked Cars, Houses to Grab Laptops and Cash

West Des Moines Police officers have been called to a rash of thefts. Suspects are entering cars and houses through unlocked doors.

Thieves Using Unlocked Cars, Houses to Grab Laptops and Cash

West Des Moines Police officers have been called to a rash of thefts. Suspects are entering cars and houses through unlocked doors.

For the Road? Thief Steals Engagement Ring and Surprising Item from Woman's Gym Bag

A diamond ring and a second item meaningless item for most people was reported stolen to the West Des Moines Police Department.

Man Reportedly Calls DHS on Woman he Claims Conspired to Plant Chip in his Head

Police say they have no evidence woman was exploiting children, as man in long-running feud allegedly suggested. She reportedly is so afraid that she bought handguns for protection.

Two Workers Injured After Falling Off Roof of House Under Construction

Two construction workers are hospitalized after an accident at the house they were building.

Motorists, Be Aware – RAGBRAI Rolling Through West Des Moines Tuesday

Local police are urging motorists to be aware of road closures and detours as the annual bike ride passes through West Des Moines.

Iowa Woman Receives Probation After Hanging Boyfriend's Dog

The Animal Rescue League of Central Iowa and an animal control officer said the case illustrates the need for stronger laws in the state.

Dog Bites Jogger; Horrific Consequence if Victim had been Child, Police Say

It took the combined efforts of jogging partners to fight off dog after it jumped fence and lunged at them, West Des Moines police say.

Have You Seen This Suspect in Credit Card Theft?

Police say a man broken into an SUV parked at at West Des Moines fitness center, stole a credit card and rang up charges. A $1,000 reward is being offered.

UPDATE: Name of Toddler Released After Two-Story Fall From Window

The accident happened around 4 p.m. Monday at a home in the 7700 block of Beachtree Lane.

West Des Moines Police Looking for Help in Identifying Forgery Suspects

The suspects allegedly used a credit card that was stolen from an elderly woman’s West Des Moines residence.

Speeders, Beware: Polk County Sheriff Will Roll Out Mobile Speed Cameras Next Week

Vehicles will be deployed in the unincorporated areas of the county and those who are speeding will see tickets arriving by mail.

West Des Moines Police Restructuring to Make Department More Economical, Efficient

The proposed changes are expected to save the department approximately $82,000 over this fiscal year and next, according to one local newspaper.

Vandalism By Fast Food: You Want Fries With that Mess on Window?

A West Des Moines man was allegedly so upset that a convenience store wouldn’t sell him alcohol early Monday morning that he flung his fast food against the store window.

Woman Startled by Naked Man in Her Bed

A West Des Moines woman told police that she was surprised and startled Tuesday morning by what – and who – she found when she steadied her balance on a bed in her travel trailer.

Sprinkler System Saves West Des Moines Pub from Significant Damage

The fire was out by the time firefighters arrived at Stadium Bar & Grill.

Police Seeking Details on Man Who Asked Girl at Soccer Park to Come to His Car

The suspicious incident happend May 18 at Hidden Valley Soccer Complex in West Des Moines. Police are asking the public to call if they saw the encounter.

Woman Allegedly Brandishing Knife ‘Welcomes’ New Neighbor

The neighbor, who allegedly has a lengthy history of neighborhood complaints, reportedly was upset about tall grass and noisy dogs.

Woman Crashes Car Off I-235 Overpass in West Des Moines

The 29-year-old from Waukee was allegedly drunk at the time of the crash, police told one local television station.

Grandfather May Be Feeling ‘Burned’ by Vehicle Theft

Grandson reportedly left keys in van at the mall, then drove away with a girl whose name he couldn't recall.

Police Called after Toddler Found Wandering in T-Shirt, Soiled Diaper

Witness said she has found the child alone and unsupervised once before.

Police Department Thanks Community with Free Picnic

While residents honor police officers for their work keeping the streets safe, the West Des Moines Police Department is reciprocating with free food, games and family activities Thursday.

West Des Moines, Metro Police Departments Collecting Unwanted Guns

“Take-back” events respond to a spate of crime involving firearms.

West Des Moines, Clive Police Arrest Man for String of Robberies

A joint investigation by the neighboring Clive and West Des Moines Police Departments has led to the arrest of a suspect in a series of armed robberies. The incidents began in March and ran into May.

Residents Seeing ‘Orange’ after Vandalism Spree

Several homes on Westwood drive and Fieldstone Drive vandalized with paintball gun.

Missing Paperboy Johnny Gosch’s Mom Felt ‘Weight Lifted’ when Ohio Women Escaped Captors

"I felt such rejoice for these women, and great compassion for what they must have gone through while these dirty dogs were hiding them and abusing them for all these years,” Noreen Gosch says.

Police Seek Public's Help to Find Missing 89-Year-Old Man

O.D. Hawkins, 89, left his West Des Moines home for dinner Tuesday night and didn't return home. Have you seen him or his car?

Why is Henny Penny Running Around Like a Chicken with Its Cable Cut?

Two really, really big chickens were reported stolen from Hy-Vee. (And, no, it’s not genetic modification gone bad.)

Three Businesses, Gamers Robbed on Sunday

Three stores including Gamers in West Des Moines were hit by armed robbers on Sunday.

Area Police Looking for Links in Recent Robberies Along Busy Corridor

Police are distributing crime-prevention flyers to businesses along University Avenue, where three robberies have occurred in the past two weeks.

Fight Ensues After Woman Claims Bus Passenger’s Parents Assaulted Her

West Des Moines’ criminal investigation unit is looking into the allegations.

Something Looked Phony About Trash at Convenience Store

While “canning” at a West Des Moines convenience store, man found something he thought police might be interested in.

Teens Allegedly Throw ‘Works Bomb’ at Home Targeted in the Past

The teenagers’ parents want to make amends, but authorities say that’s a civil matter and charges against the youths will stand.

Weekend Heist May Result in Scanty Supplies of Sexy Unmentionables

West Des Moines police are looking for two women who allegedly relieved store’s drawers of women’s drawers.

Police Envy? West Des Moines Man Impersonating Cop Arrested Near Saylorville Lake

Justin Grayson was driving a vehicle similar to cruisers commonly driven by law enforcement officials.

Woman Caught in Online Banking Fraud Says She Was Only Doing Her Job

Email from fraud investigator was a surprise, victim tells West Des Moines Police.

Entrepreneur Alleges Overseas Investor Scammed Him Out of Thousands of Dollars

The founder of a start-up company made a deal on the social media site LinkedIn that he now says was fraudulent.

Underage Girl Reportedly Didn’t Take it Well When Man Refused Advances

West Des Moines said he watched from his window as girl vandalized his vehicle.