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CRIME & SAFETY
Dallas Center man allegedly fights neighbors on July Fourth
A Dallas Center man was arrested early Friday after allegedly assaulting and harassing the folks next door. Christopher Daniel Sorensen Jr., 34, of 521 Sycamore St., Dallas Center, was arrested for third-degree harassment and assault-place in fear of contact. The incident began about 1:30 a.m. Friday in the 500 block...
Perry Police Report July 5
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Officers responded to a report of fraud in the 1700 block of Fourth Street. Officers responded to a report of harassment in the 700 block of 18th Street. A 2004 Nissan Ultima, driven by Daniel Hernandez of 1809 Estella...
Dallas County Sheriff’s Report July 5
To view a log of the calls for service, click here. Wyatt Orr, 35, of 23007 230th St., Dallas Center, was arrested for second-degree robbery, two counts of second-degree theft and assault on persons in certain occupations. Carroll Snyder of Adel was traveling in the 28000 block of I Avenue...
Wisconsin fugitive wanted for 30 years arrested in West Des Moines
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — A fugitive wanted for three decades out of Wisconsin was captured in West Des Moines last week. West Des Moines Police arrested George Hartleroad on June 26. He was homeless and living near the Valley Junction area. Court records show officers stopped him for having no rear reflector on his bicycle.
KCCI Investigates: Waukee mom says to advocate for your children in swim lessons as swim schools grow in central Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — For the first time in decades, the Center for Disease Control reports drowning deaths are increasing across the country: 500 more per year 2020 through 2022. Drowning is preventable, water safety experts said, but remains the No. 1 cause of death in kids ages 1...
Stay safe from scorching surfaces at splash pads this summer
GRIMES, Iowa — A woman posted a photo on Facebook over the weekend of her granddaughter’s feet after they were burned from walking on the ground near the new splash pad in Grimes. The post warned others of the danger and said the 18-month-old had to be taken...
Dallas Center man commandeers two vehicles Wednesday
A Dallas Center man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly commandeering a passing vehicle and forcing the female driver to drive him away. Wyatt Martin Orr, 35, of 23007 230th St., Dallas Center, was charged with second-degree robbery, two counts of second-degree theft and assault on persons in certain occupations. The...
Spirit Lake man arrested after hiding, asking cops to shoot him
A Spirit Lake man was arrested Monday after trying to avoid arrest by Waukee police officers and asking them to shoot him. Keaton Robert Leach, 26, of 25045 182nd St., Spirit Lake, was charged with interference with official acts. The incident began about 5:15 p.m. Monday at a residence in...
Bouton woman allegedly assaults boyfriend at Red Carpet
A Bouton woman was arrested early Wednesday after allegedly assaulting a Bouton man in a room at the Red Carpet Motel. Alexis Gabrielle Taney, 22, of 22980 141st Dr., Bouton, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in the...
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