REMINDER: Fireworks are illegal in the City of Des Moines

The Des Moines Police Department would like to remind everyone that as outlined by Des Moines Municipal Code the possession and use of “Fireworks” within the City limits of Des Moines is prohibited: 9.42.030... [Read more]

6-year old Moses Stevens named honorary Chief of Des Moines Police Department

A 6-year old boy named Moses Stevens – who was recently diagnosed with leukemia – has been named the honorary Chief of the Des Moines Police Department, and the department is seeking donations. “He... [Read more]

Des Moines Police seeking public’s help solving shooting incident

Des Moines Police are seeking the public’s help solving a shooting incident that took place Monday night (May 12) around 7 p.m. in the area of South 218th Street and 29th Ave South. Police say that... [Read more]

Des Moines Police disarm and arrest burglary suspect Thursday

Thursday morning (April 24) Des Moines Police apprehended, disarmed and arrested a burglar at the Harbor Gate Apartments (2465 S. Kent Des Moines Road), finding a stolen gun on him that was taken from... [Read more]

Male voyeur arrested in women’s restroom of Des Moines Library Thursday

On Thursday (Feb. 27), a man – wearing women’s clothing – was arrested in the women’s restroom of the Des Moines Library (located at 21620 11th Ave S.) for Voyeurism with a cell phone camera. Des... [Read more]

UPDATE: Des Moines Police find missing teen, return him to family

UPDATE: The Des Moines Police Department announced just before 10 p.m. Friday (Feb. 21) that they have successfully located Johnathan Ormsby, a 15-year old white male who suffers from a number of health... [Read more]

Shooting in Des Moines injures 22-year old man

The Des Moines Police are reporting that Tuesday (Dec. 17) at 10:53 a.m., they responded to a shooting in the 21900 block of 29 Ave South (map below), where a 22-year old man was shot in the legs. Police... [Read more]

Des Moines Police Department holding Toy Drive, seeking help

The Des Moines Police Department is holding a Toy Drive for the Harborview Center for Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress (HCSATS), and they’d like your help. Among the many other things they do, HCSATS... [Read more]

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]