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Des Moines Police: Homicide victim had 'obvious signs of traumatic injury'
DES MOINES, Iowa — Update 11 a.m. 5/19: Des Moines police shared that the person who died was a 51-year-old woman from Des Moines. Her name will be released when her family is notified. Earlier reporting. The Des Moines Police Department is investigating the fourth homicide of the year.
Accused car thief left baby in hot car for an hour, Des Moines police say
DES MOINES, Iowa — Court documents for a Des Moines man accused of stealing an SUV with a baby in it last week show the infant was left in the hot vehicle for an hour after the man abandoned it in a metro parking lot. Corey Le, 32, of...
Vandalizer of Iowa patrol cars starts a $50k GoFundMe
A Des Moines woman who admits she last year vandalized 15 law enforcement vehicles recently launched a $50,000 online fundraiser to cover her restitution and legal expenses.Why it matters: Giada Morresi — a social justice organizer and a DSM Transportation Safety Committee member at the time of her arrest — provides insight from her perspective about the incident.Catch up quick: The incident, in which Story County Sheriff and Iowa State Patrol vehicles were damaged, was captured on security footage in the tailgating area of an Iowa-Iowa State football game in September.Images released by police led to Morresi being...
Adair County Arrest Report
(Adair Co) A Des Moines man was arrested in Adair for Assault and Contempt- Failure to Follow Substance Abuse Recommendation. On May 13th, officers were dispatched to Ivory Plains Recovery Center in Adair for an escapee. 48-year-old Jeremy Lathan Rushing was court-ordered to be there. While searching for Rushing, an officer noticed a female in the parking lot of the Budget Inn Motel who was talking to another individual and continuously looking at the officer. When asked if the individuals had seen anyone matching Rushing’s description, the individuals stated that a male matching the description knocked on their doors and asked them for drugs. An older female stated that she was homeless and that Jeremy immediately put her in fear of immediate contact and then later in the conversation he had touched her with his hands. The officer spoke with hotel office staff and found out that Rushing has just checked into a room. The officer went to the room, knocked on the door and made contact with Rushing. He was then placed under arrest and later released on his own recognizance.
Des Moines City Council approves settlement for 4 DMPD officers alleging harassment
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines City Council approved a settlement Monday night for four Des Moines police officers. The officers filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Police Department and the city in 2021 after facing harassment from the former president of the Des Moines Police Union, Stew Barnes.
Sunday morning fire removes family of 10 from their home
DES MOINES, Iowa — Seven children and three adults are displaced Sunday after a house fire in Des Moines. Officials believe the fire started around 9 a.m. when people in the home noticed the smoke detector going off. Everyone inside was able to get out safely. Right now, investigators...
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