ISU Basketball Coach ‘Mayor’ Fred Hoiberg’s Signature is Missing

A basketball signed by the popular Cyclone basketball coach is among the items missing in a business burglary believed to have been committed by the same person who smashed a vehicle window early Friday morning.

Amid High Numbers in the Metro, Local Police Say Last High Speed Chase was Warranted

High-speed chase numbers are up in the metro, one central Iowa newspaper is reporting. Two have ended in deaths, which is prompting officials to rethink their pursuit policies.

More ‘Bad Eggs’: Couple from India ‘Staying Inside ... and Being Scared’

For the fourth time in less than two months, eggs thrown on couple’s home.

Despite Radio Broadcast, No Pervert in a Blue Raincoat on Loose at Mall

False broadcasts from Jordan Creek Town Center frequencies may be of interest to FCC, West Des Moines police said.

Mom Reportedly Hits Daughter With Plate, Causing Serious Injuries

The Department of Human Services has been involved with the family before.

Couple from India Want House ‘Egging’ Investigated as Hate Crime

West Des Moines police referred the couple to the Dallas County Attorney’s Office.

Homemade Bomb Explodes on West Des Moines Resident’s Porch

The device was made of a 2-liter Dr. Thunder soda pop bottle.

Suspect in Theft of Bar Tips Allegedly Feigns Medical Problems, Escapes

West Des Moines police say suspect, who reportedly escaped after being strapped to a hospital bed, was wanted on a Louisiana felony warrant.

Police Pursuing Indecent Exposure Charges Against Driver Who Was Allegedly, Ahem, Distracted

A West Des Moines woman said the suspect was completely or partially undressed as he cruised the area.

Police Seek Public's Help in Identifying Prescription Drug Fraud Suspect

West Des Moines police are seeking a woman as a possible suspect in several cases of prescription drug fraud.

West Des Moines Developer Headed to Prison Following Friday Sentencing

John Kline told a U.S. District Court chief judge today that he is "ashamed and humbled" by his actions, one central Iowa newspaper reports.

13 People Taken to Hospital Following Chemical Spill at West Des Moines Clinic (Updated)

Dispatchers say crews were called around 9:40 a.m. Friday, according to one local television station.

Man Banned from All Hy-Vee Stores After Attempted Theft of Cases of Coca-Cola

A man who police and Hy-Vee Food Store employees suspect of helping a woman try to steal cases of Coca-Cola products was banned from all of the chain's stories indefinitely.

Shot Fired During Fight at Strip Club; Crowd Tells Witness Not to Talk to Cops

Customers of a party bus were reportedly not helpful when police arrived to investigate a fight and shot fired at Beach Girls.

West Des Moines Man Banned from Bar Until He Can Pay Tab

A West Des Moines man faces a fourth-degree theft charge after he allegedly bought rounds of drinks for patrons of Tonic bar, but didn't have the money in his account to pay the tab.

Police Chase Led by Polk City Teenager Starts in Ankeny, Ends in West Des Moines

The 18-year-old made it nearly 20 miles before police apprehended him, according to the Des Moines Register. The incident follows another in which the teenager was charged after allegedly taking his friend's car without permission.

Alleged Pizza Bandit Cops Slices; Now Banned from Convenience Store's 1,700 Locations

It wasn't just that the suspect took two slices of pizza, a store worker told West Des Moines police, but he allegedly wasted an entire pie.

Woman Arrested for Allegedly Scaling Apartment Wall, Raising a Ruckus

Woman reportedly told West Des Moines police to take her to jail, then changed her mind.

Police Still Search for Ashley Okland's Killer Two Years Later

The two-year anniversary of Okland's death while working at a West Des Moines townhouse development is April 8. Police are still following leads in the case and still need help from the public to solve her murder.

Police Say Woman Seeks 'Hillbilly Heroin' at Area Walgreens

West Des Moines police are investigating an alleged prescription drug crime, among the fastest growing types of crimes in the Midwest.

‘Indiana Wants Me’: Identity Mix-Up Sticks Woman with 12 Felonies, Denied Housing App

“What?” an incredulous West Des Moines woman asked when told she had an extensive criminal background in Indiana. “I’m a good kid. I’m as straight-laced as they come.”

UPDATE: More Reports of Thieves Working Over the Work-Out Crowd

West Des Moines police are investigating a rash of thefts from vehicles while parked at area gyms.

What Caused Metro Pals' Class Reunion to Go South

A West Des Moines woman’s joy in seeing her old pal after a several years reportedly didn’t last long.

West Des Moines Police Blotter: What Would Batman Do?

On this day of foolery, what would your favorite fictitious characters do in these real situations, taken from the files at the West Des Moines Police Department?

Police: ‘Jerry Springer’ Episode Leads to Punches, Stabbing, Trail of Blood

Couple reportedly fought with knives.

Why West Des Moines Mom Called Cops When Smartphone Failed

What would you do if your teenager downloaded pornography to your smartphone and ruined it?

FOLLOW-UP: Yes, Couple Broke Up Over Alleged Vehicle Theft

And then, it reportedly happened again.

UPDATE: Alleged Robber to Clerk: 'Don't Leave; Someone's Waiting Outside for You'

Suspect was wearing a black mask and sunglasses.

Smell Led Maintenance Worker to Closet, Then to the Police

Also, annual inspections conducted by the city of West Des Moines got another tenant into some hot water.

Reported Marijuana Medical Emergency Leads to Possession Charges

A West Des Moines man reported feeling ill after he and his friend smoked a joint.

Woman Reports Stepping Out of Shower to See ‘Peeping Tom’

Tracks in the freshly fallen snow indicated to police that the same person walked up to several windows of a West Des Moines apartment complex.

What Happened When Fraud Suspect Tried to Bluff Police?

A West Des Moines man got caught up in an alleged credit card fraud scheme.

Craigslist Ad for Painter Alleged Whitewash Job

West Des Moines police say victim was repeatedly asked to make wire transfers.

West Des Moines Man Arrested on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Allegations include third-degree sexual abuse, pornography charges.

Police Blotter: Something Smelled Suspicious About Fragrance Store Customers’ Demeanor

Store employees allege items are always found missing after trio visit store.

Why Man Voluntarily Surrendered Handgun, Assault Rifle

The man’s former girlfriend reportedly worried he might provoke West Des Moines Police officers.

West Des Moines Looking for Suspect in Armed Robbery

Suspect who allegedly robbed video store got away with undisclosed amount of money.

Why Mom Locked Herself and Kids in Bathroom and Called Police

An Urbandale man reportedly raising a ruckus outside a West Des Moines home claimed he was just trying to hook up with girls he’d met earlier.

UPDATE: School Bus Driver Charged in Crash Causing $75,000 Damage to House

No injuries were reported Monday when a West Des Moines school bus plowed over a mailbox, struck a pickup and then crashed into a house.

Got Milk? Yes, and Teenager May Be Crying Over It

West Des Moines police charged a Pleasantville teen with fifth-degree criminal mischief for an incident at the Jordan Creek Walmart.