CRIME & SAFETY
DMPD identify motorcyclist killed in a crash on Friday
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police identified 26-year-old Nicholas Edward Perez, a Des Moines resident, as the man who passed away from critical injuries in a crash involving a motorcycle. On May 3, 2024 at 8:15 p.m., officers with DMPD responded to SW 9th Street and Payton Avenue to investigate a report of a […]
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Des Moines' south side
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 26-year-old man was killed in a crash Friday night in Des Moines on the city's south side. Police say the 26-year-old motorcyclist was going southbound on SW 9th Street around 8:15 p.m. He crashed into the passenger side of an SUV that was going westbound on Payton Avenue.
One hospitalized after boat crashes into dock at Saylorville Marina
POLK COUNTY, Iowa — One person was hospitalized after a pontoon boat crashed into the dock at Saylorville Marina Friday afternoon. At around 3:30 p.m. emergency crews responded to a report of a boat crash at the Saylorville Marina. A park ranger on scene told WHO 13 that the person driving the pontoon boat accidently […]
Des Moines man who didn't call help for dying infant sentenced to 33 years in prison
A Des Moines man will spend up to 33 years in prison after pleading guilty to endangering an infant who died in his care in June 2021. According to court filings, Brandon Greenup, 31, was caring for Destiny King's 15-month-old son Tremir Matthews while she was at work. Greenup, who had been in a relationship with King, sent her several text messages that Tremir was having trouble breathing and was unresponsive, but did not call 911.
Chief Dana Wingert retiring from Des Moines Police Department
DES MOINES, Iowa — The head of the Des Moines Police Department plans to retire. Chief Dana Wingert has served in the role since 2015. Wingert was hired as a DMPD officer in 1991 and has held multiple positions in the department. Before taking the chief job, Wingert commanded the Operations Division, overseeing police patrol, neighborhood-based […]
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