West Des Moines Dad Allegedly Whips Son for Refusing to Settle Pot Pipe Dispute with Gun

The teenaged victim reports ongoing violence in his home.

West Des Moines Police Still Looking for Suspect in Armed Robbery

The safe at a Taco John's restaurant was locked, but the suspect got away with two cell phones.

West Des Moines Police Say They Weren't Only Ones Carrying Guns in Encounter

Incidents of alleged public drunkenness are unnerving to West Glen Town Center residents and patrons.

West Des Moines Woman Says She Was Assaulted While Sunbathing

She changed her mind about filing a report with police after hearing what happened to another woman.

Process for Picking West Des Moines Police Chief Criticized

Shaun LaDue, who worked with West Des Moines City Manager Greg Spark in Owatonna, MN, will start work next month as police chief.

Iowa and Communities Across the Country React to Wisconsin Sikh Temple Shooting

Seven people were killed when a gunman opened fire in a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, WI, Sunday morning.

Authorities Think West Des Moines Grass Fires Intentionally Set

Smoke clearly visible at fire near Brookview Elementary School.

Vandals Deflate Summertime Fun in West Des Moines

Video surveillance shows suspects running through a homeowner's yard.

What Would Beloved West Des Moines Public Servant Do About Duck Damage? ENCORE

Gauge for yourself after reading about repeated vandalism to a sculpture honoring Eddie Davis and Johnny Long, who spent their lifetimes reaching out to the poor and vulnerable.

Allegedly Drunk Man Reprimands West Des Moines Cop: Police Blotter

Officer Ryan Anderson reportedly wasn’t “No. 1 on his list.”

What Crime Is On the Rise in West Des Moines?

City's Crimeview mapping service shows locations of high-crime areas.

UPDATE: West Des Moines Names New Police Chief

Now an investigator for an insurance company, the city's new police chief and its current city manager once worked for the same city.

West Des Moines Motel Manager Reports Harassment

After being told her room couldn't be held without a credit card, a woman allegedly threatens to hurt a motel employee.

West Des Moines Police Investigating Motorcycle Accident

The crash sent the bike's driver to an area hospital.

Suspect to West Des Moines Police: What’s In a Name?

Part of the story line is the same, but this isn't a typical Dick, Jane and Sally story.

West Des Moines Man Awakes to Anatomy Lesson

Just to make sure everyone knew what drawing represented, vandal labeled it.

Johnston Man Hurt in Ball Cap Flap at West Des Moines Breakfast Spot

Why does West Des Moines man face first-degree burglary charges in alleged fist fight?

West Des Moines Juvenile, 15, Charged After Allegedly Displaying Knife

Suspect alleges he only showed the knife after victim threatened to kill him.

Why a Woman Reportedly Tossed From Hotel Called Police

Woman reportedly claimed she was a crime victim, but couldn't remember details.

West Des Moines Police Investigate Pair of Friday the 13th Bad Luck Stories

A bank customer and a grocery store manager had some bad luck on Friday the 13th.

West Des Moines Police Encounter Man Who 'Creeps,' Pair of 'Jerks' and Dog That Keeps Biting

Here’s a snapshot of some of the situations recently encountered by West Des Moines law enforcement authorities.

Suspect in Online Loan Scam Taunts West Des Moines Police

He says authorities are “helpless” after victim reports harassing calls, attempts to withdraw funds from her bank account.

Decision Near on West Des Moines Police Chief

A decision could be coming as early as Friday after panels of citizens, community and elected leaders and city leaders interview the final four candidates.

Woman Claims Strangers She Gave a Lift to West Des Moines Robbed Her

She told police they weren’t doing enough to help her recover her money; they said without more details, likelihood of arrest is slim.

Woman Intervenes in West Des Moines Parking Lot As Dad Allegedly Beats 5-Year-Old

A mandatory child-abuse reporter, the woman said she could not stand “idly by.”

UPDATE: Wandering West Des Moines Boy Reunited With Parents

Boy found about 3:30 a.m. unable to tell police anything about his identity.

Man Arrested for Allegedly Fondling a Girl Wants Her Father Arrested

He says the girl’s dad threatened to kill him in front of his children.

West Des Moines Police Blotter: Bank Fraud, Drug Use at Git N Go, Man Passed Out Under Car

Someone shoots at a pool, stealing lunch from Hy-Vee and a man wearing only plaid shorts when police awoke him in a parking lot said he was sorry.

What is Pastor Tired of Reporting to West Des Moines Police?

If the pastor of the Commerce Community Church's report to police seems redundant, it's because it is.

West Des Moines Police Probe Stones Thrown at Glass Houses

Police are reviewing video surveillance footage tied to burglaries.

West Des Moines, Metro Police Warn of Home Possible Security Scam

Men allegedly claim to represent one home security company then switch service to another.

West Des Moines Pool Crashers Seeking Cool Relief Get Into Hot Water

With overnight temperatures remaining in the 80s during last week’s record heatwave, can group be blamed for late-night swim? Yes, police say.

Convicted West Des Moines Mall Peeper in Trouble Again

Authorities have obtained a search warrant to examine contents of a camera they allege a West Des Moines man was using to photograph young girls.

Why Are West Des Moines Residents Seeing Red, Feeling Blue?

You might "cuss a blue streak" if this happened to you.

Why Did Mom Report Son’s Date to West Des Moines Police?

Also from the police blotter, kids jump from a garage roof and avoid pot charges and there was something in a baby stroller besides a baby.

West Des Moines Police Untangle New Twist on Stranger Danger

Who hit whom and why?

West Des Moines Man Charged With Indecent Acts With a Child

A girl alleged man touched her before, but she was afraid her father would become angry if she said anything.

Brother of West Des Moines Man Killed in Boat Crash Charged With Vehicular Homicide

Tony Starrett is being held in the Polk County Jail on $100,000 bond.

‘I Don’t Want to Blow’ Lost West Des Moines Man Allegedly Tells Police

The 19-year-old allegedly had no idea where he was when he dialed 911 and asked for help.

Why West Des Moines Police Filed Public Urination Charge After Investigating Hit-and-Run

A driver allegedly involved in an accident did not have a valid driver’s license.