Gunshots fired in Des Moines early Saturday morning; no injuries reported

A Reader wrote us asking about multiple gunshots being fired around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning (Sept. 14) near a bus stop in the 2300 block of S. Kent Des Moines Road (map below). “We had a report... [Read more]

Two young girls injured in hit and run in Des Moines Friday evening

Two young girls – ages 8 and 12 – were injured Friday, July 5, around 7:15 p.m. in a hit and run collision in the 25700 block of 16 Ave South (map below). Witnesses said a 2012 Nissan Murano traveling... [Read more]

Des Moines to Pay $50,000 in attorney’s fees for shooting of Rosie the Dog

by Ralph Nichols After almost two and a half agonizing years, the case of Rosie the Newfoundland is finally closed. U.S. District Court Judge James Robart has ordered the City of Des Moines to pay $50,000... [Read more]

UPDATE: Missing 76-Year Old Woman Josephine Herman Has Been Found!

UPDATE TUESDAY 4/9/13: Josephine Herman, a 76-year old woman, was found in Sea-Tac late Saturday evening, according to Doug Jenkins of the Des Moines Police Department. “She was involved in a minor... [Read more]

The Case of Rosie the Newfoundland Ending with $51,000 Civil Settlement

The heartbreaking saga of Rosie the Newfoundland is almost over. Bellingham-based animal rights attorney Adam Karp announced Feb. 20 that the City of Des Moines and two police officers responsible for killing Rosie have offered to settle…

Area Police Chiefs Meet with Highline School District About Its Security Plan

Highline School District Superintendent Susan Enfield and members of her leadership team met Thursday (Jan. 10) with top law enforcement officials of the five municipalities in the south end to discuss... [Read more]

Des Moines Police Seeking Public’s Help Regarding Home Invasion Robbery

On Monday night, Oct. 29, 2012, at about 11 p.m., Des Moines Police responded to the 1300 block of S. 251st Street (map below) for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived they discovered two armed... [Read more]

40-Year Old Man Found Shot in Des Moines Early Monday Morning

Monday morning (Oct. 29) at 12:20 a.m., the Des Moines Police Department responded to a ‘shots fired’ call at the parking lot of the Value-Inn Motel, located at 22246 Pacific Hwy South. When... [Read more]

Des Moines Police Seeking Public’s Help Finding Suspect in Fatal Hit and Run

Des Moines Police are seeking the public’s help in finding the suspect responsible for a hit and run fatality. On Thursday, Oct. 4 at 9 p.m., Des Moines Police responded to the 22700 Block of Marine... [Read more]

City of Des Moines Appoints George Delgado as New Chief of Police

New Des Moines Police Chief George Delgado. Photo courtesy Vancouver Police Department. The City of Des Moines on Friday announced that it has appointed George Delgado to be its next Chief of Police, replacing... [Read more]

City Releases Names of Five Finalists for Des Moines Police Chief Position

The City of Des Moines on Monday (May 14) announced five Finalists for the position of Police Chief: George Delgado, Commander, Vancouver, WA Charlie Dennis, former Chief of Police, Page, AZ John Dyer,... [Read more]

JOBS: Psst…Wanna Make $109-$132K? Be Des Moines’ New Police Chief

The City of Des Moines officially posted a job listing for a new Police Chief on Monday, Jan. 23. The gig pays an annual salary between $109,128 to $132,636 depending on qualifications, and has an “Excellent... [Read more]