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Police release names of 3 teens killed in high speed crash
DES MOINES, IOWA — Authorities are releasing the names of three teenagers killed in a violent crash earlier this month in Des Moines. Jamarion Jackson, 18, and Eric Vortes, Jr. and James ‘JT’ Taylor III, both 15, were killed after their car went airborne and struck a tree on May 22. Another 18-year-old remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Chase ends with crash in Polk County, suspect arrested
DES MOINES, Iowa — A driver has been jailed after a high-speed chase through Polk County Thursday night ended on I-35 just north of the metro. Eric Gatton, 32, is being held in the Polk County Jail on charges of eluding, OWI, reckless driving, careless driving, assault on persons in certain occupations, and interference with […]
Attempted murder arrest made in Iowa skatepark shooting
DES MOINES, Iowa — An arrest has been made in a shooting that critically injured a man at the Lauridsen Skatepark earlier this month. Tereall Green, 30, has been charged with attempted murder in the May 17th shooting, according to Sgt. Paul Parizek. Green was booked into the Polk County Jail Tuesday night.
Settlement reached in lawsuit alleging Crow Tow's practices led to woman's injury
A 50-year-old woman severely injured in a November 2022 accident at a Crow Tow impoundment lot in Des Moines has reached a confidential settlement in a civil negligence case after mediation involving the business’s insurance companies. Melissa Quiroz of Des Moines, whose car was towed from her apartment complex, was injured when an...
2 arrested after fleeing from fight on the edge of Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A report of a fight and people armed with guns sparked a lengthy foot chase that ended with a pair of arrests Wednesday night. Des Moines and West Des Moines police were called to an apartment complex in the 6000 block of Creston Avenue on the west edge of Des Moines […]
Des Moines PD: Three Juveniles Crash Stolen Car
(Des Moines, IA) -- Three juveniles are in custody after police say they stole a vehicle from a car lot Tuesday night and crashed early this (Wednesday) afternoon. Police say the crash was near Williams Stadium (E.15th and University), north of Des Moines East High School. Police Sergeant Paul Parezik...
Des Moines Police, Fire Department Respond to Crash with Injury Wednesday
(Des Moines, IA) -- The Des Moines Police Department and Des Moines Fire Department responded to reports of a crash with injury Wednesday morning. According to the Des Moines Police Department's social media, the crash happened in the 2400 block of Indianola Road. Police say there will likely be temporary traffic delays in the area. So far, the number of injured people has not been reported, nor the extend of the injuries to those involved.
Des Moines swindler who used dating sites to prey on single women gets up to 15 years
A Des Moines man who made a career of swindling women on dating sites will have time behind bars to ponder whether the conning was worth it. John F. Clarke, 55, was sentenced in Black Hawk County to up to 15 years in prison for violating his probation in connection with a felony theft conviction. He will have to serve a minimum of at least three years in that case in addition to a five-year sentence he...
Editorial: Never leave a child of any age, or a pet, alone in your vehicle
You may recall recently seeing the breaking news that a car had been stolen from Ingersoll Avenue with a 9-month-old child still inside it. The news was shocking. A car stolen in broad daylight with a child still inside. What would happen? Would authorities find the thieves? Would the child be safe? Fortunately, police were able to find the car, and retrieve the child safely.
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