Why Did Unidentified West Des Moines Man Allegedly Take Kids' Airsoft Guns?

Plastic pellets from hobby guns can be "a bit painful," seller says.

West Des Moines Man Allegedly Runs Up Mediacom's Power Bill

Police say suspect's electric power was disconnected in mid-August.

West Des Moines Police: Convenience Store Wasn't Target in Robbery, Shooting

Clerk remains hospitalized for "significant," but non-life-threatening wounds.

West Des Moines Police Identify Convenience Store Shooting Suspect

The suspect is considered armed and dangerous; police ask the public not to approach him.

What West Des Moines Man Said in 911 Call that Got Him Arrested

Seven 911 calls were made over a civil dispute.

West Des Moines Police Seek Help Identifying Forgery Suspect

Tips may be made to a West Des Moines detective or Polk County Crime Stoppers.

Noreen Gosch, Drew Collins to Speak at Iowa Conference on Missing, Exploited Children

The Oct. 19 conference in Des Moines will bring some of world's top experts on child abductions and human trafficking.

West Des Moines Convenience Store Shooting Not Likely a Robbery

Suspect hasn't been identified.

West Des Moines Police Spend Day Trying to Reunite Toddler With Family

Police spent about eight hours Sunday searching for the girl's family. Her age and a language barrier complicated the case.

West Des Moines Psychiatrist Alleges Handyman Cleaned Him Out

And his couch is still broken.

West Des Moines Couple’s Argument Ends When He Allegedly Runs Over Her Foot

A husband wanted to leave the house when his wife allegedly accused him of seeing another woman.

West Des Moines Newlyweds Come Home to Surprise After Honeymoon

They suspect the groom’s “skateboard enthusiast” brother and his “shady” girlfriend of spoiling their celebration.

Innocence Abducted: From Johnny Gosch to Evansdale Cousins, 30 Years Have Brought Many Changes to Missing Children Investigations

Investigators say better relationships with media and faster response times have improved how missing children investigations are conducted.

West Des Moines Man Says Escorts Ripped Him Off

He reportedly prepaid the woman for services, but she vanished before rendering them.

Will He Be Busted for Alleged Peanut Buster Parfait Fit at West Des Moines Dairy Queen?

Children were frightened by a customer’s alleged tantrum over an ice-cream treat, according to a West Des Moines police report.

Johnny Gosch’s Mom ‘a Pioneer’ in Protecting Children (Part 3 of a Series)

A 30-year journey through a world that trades children profoundly changed Noreen Gosch, who discovered her true avocation – protecting children’s innocence – along the way.

Innocence Abducted: Noreen Gosch Blinded by Ugly World of Child Sex Trade (Part 2 of a Series)

Police say it’s “likely” Johnny Gosch was abducted and “possible” his mom’s right and he fell into a vortex of child prostitution, snuff films and pornography.

30 Years After Johnny Gosch Vanished, Iowa’s Innocence Abducted (Part 1 of a Series)

High-profile cases like Johnny Gosch’s and the disappearance of two girls from Black Hawk County this summer increase anxiety in the heartland.

Nurse Suspended After Painkillers Disappear: West Des Moines Police Blotter

The patient was getting only half his prescribed dose.

List of Missing Kids: West Des Moines and Polk County

Iowa officials have one person listed as missing in West Des Moines, while in Polk County, 10 missing people are being sought.

Police More Prepared For Abductions Today, But Threat of Sexual Predators Greater

The longtime director of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation says police officers do a better job of taking care of their own.

Here Kitty, Kitty, Kitty: Did You Take the Rent Money? West Des Moines Police Blotter

Sisters think a former roommate is a "cat burglar."

Why Was Job Site Toilet Seat Painted Pink? West Des Moines Police Blotter

While watching paint dry, did an alleged vandal take apart a radio and fan?

Was Attempt to Interrupt Emergency Dispatch in West Des Moines and Urbandale Deliberate?

Battery backup meant the Westcom Dispatch Center never lost the ability to communicate with police, fire and emergency medical crews.

$1,000 Reward Offered to Help Solve Counterfeit Bill Case: Police Blotter

West Des Moines Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man and a woman who allegedly used a phony $100 bill at Kohl's.

UPDATE: Two Injured in West Des Moines Car Crash on Grand Avenue: Police Blotter

Charges are pending against one of the drivers in the accident, West Des Moines Police said.

West Des Moines Police Have Second Case of Man Allegedly Passed Out With Foot on Car's Brake

The Waukee man faces a second-offense OWI charge.

Horseplay on Escalator Causes $7,000 Damage: West Des Moines Police Blotter

Video shows what happened after teen-ager jjumped on escalator rail at Jordan Creek mall.

What Would Missing West Des Moines Paperboy Johnny Gosch Look Like Today?

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children releases drawing of what Johnny Gosch might look like at 42.

West Des Moines Woman Cited After Allegedly Leaving Crying Baby in Locked Vehicle

A passerby reported the incident to West Des Moines Police.

West Des Moines Woman Comes Home to Find Dog With Broken Leg

Apartment complex management isn’t saying anything about how Remi, a pit bull, came to be locked in the bathroom or how he was injured.

West Des Moines Woman Reports Sexual Assault

Woman says she was assaulted outside her apartment building.

She Took It All Off; He Allegedly Took it All: West Des Moines Police Blotter

A dancer at a private escort service said she was robbed at gunpoint of her fee for a private dance.

West Des Moines Police Seek Identity of Forgery Suspect

Credit cards allegedly stolen in car burglary used in businesses around town.

UPDATE: West Des Moines Police Reunite Missing Man With Family

A missing man is autistic and mildly mentally challenged, authorities said Monday night.

Why Woman Was Barred from West Des Moines Retail Stores

Alleged "hot" sales in consignment stores tipped retailers off.

West Des Moines Police Charge Man for Allegedly Assaulting Umpire

The assault allegedly happened Saturday following a girls' softball game at Holiday Park.

He Forgot Her Birthday; She Wound Up in Jail

She says he had forgotten her birthday before. This one, though, was special.

West Des Moines Man Allegedly Passed Out With Foot on Brake Is Cited for OWI

The suspect reportedly told police that he’s ready to “grow up.”

West Des Moines Police Ask for Public’s Help Identifying Forgery Suspect

The woman allegedly used credit cards taken in a home burglary.