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2 police officers injured during foot chase in Pleasant Hill
PLEASANT HILL, Iowa — Two Pleasant Hill police officers were injured while trying to catch a suspect who led them on a chase Monday morning. The incident began just after 10:30 a.m. near NE 56th St. and E. University Avenue. Captain Amy Kramer of the Pleasant Hill Police Department said 40-year-old Daniel Weir refused to […]
Body Found Deceased in Des Moines River Saturday
(Des Moines, IA) -- A man is dead after his body was found in the Des Moines River Saturday. Police responded Friday morning to reports of a person going under water in the Raccoon River, without reappearing. They suspended the search early Friday afternoon when they say debris and high water flow enhanced risk. Police then responded to a call Saturday evening for a report of a body in the water at the confluence of the two rivers, and they say they found a body near the SE 6th St bridge. They say early indications are that the body recovered Saturday evening, was the subject of Friday's efforts. The investigation is ongoing.
Des Moines stabbing was likely self-defense, police say
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police are investigating a stabbing that critically injured a woman Sunday. Officers responded to the 5500 block of Southeast 14th Street just after noon on a report of a stabbing. Sgt. Paul Parizek said an adult woman was transported to the hospital in critical condition and is stable. One […]
DMPD reports stabbing incident at SE 14th Street
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police said that a woman is in the hospital after a stabbing incident at the 5500 block of SE 14th Street, Des Moines. Des Moines Fire Department also responded to the call. The reported potential suspect is in custody, police said. DMPD said...
ONE DEAD, ONE AIRLIFTED AFTER VEHICLE CRASHES INTO ACCURA HEALTHCARE IN KNOXVILLE
A Knoxville woman died and another was airlifted to a Des Moines Hospital yesterday after a vehicle crashed into Accura Healthcare in Knoxville yesterday afternoon. The Iowa State Patrol reports that yesterday afternoon, around 3:20pm, 86-year-old Doris McCombs of Knoxville was driving a Chrysler Town & Country through the parking lot of Accura Healthcare when she lost control of the vehicle and accelerated through the parking lot, striking the side of the building. The van went through the wall and struck an individual on the inside of the building, with the van continuing into the room and eventually coming to rest in the building.
Waukee man arrested for allegedly strangling wife Sunday
A Waukee man was arrested Sunday for allegedly strangling his wife in the home. Abdelgadir Nasr Azrag, 41, of 1235 S.E. University Ave., Waukee, was charged with domestic abuse assault-impeding flow of air/blood. The incident began about 5:30 a.m. Sunday in a residence in the 1200 block of S.E. University...
Iowa Attorney General’s Office: Waterloo Police acted with legal justification in March shooting
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - On Monday, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office announced that the March 25th, 2024 fatal shooting in Waterloo was justified. At 11:56 am, emergency crews received a call from a physician at Mercy One Hospital requesting a welfare check for Piazza. Piazza reportedly visited the hospital seeking help for anxiety but left and talked about wanting to “kill something.” Officials then followed Piazza to a nearby Casey’s, where they observed him with a black gun in his waistband.
Des Moines warns of malicious apps, bogus QR codes
Des Moines drivers should be alert to parking scam pages, city traffic engineer John Davis tells Axios.Why it matters: The sites can steal credit card or personal information and siphon parking fees, Better Business Bureau (BBB) warned earlier this year.Catch up fast: DSM modernized its downtown parking system with kiosks in 2022.Contactless payment can be made via an app, scanning a QR code or via text.Yes, but: The change has created the opportunity for scammers to affix imposter QR codes on parking meters, directing users to imitation payment sites, per BBB.Multiple cities in Texas recently warned residents that fraudulent websites...
Des Moines man accused of shooting gun outside Roosevelt High School graduation pleads not guilty
DES MOINES, Iowa — The manaccused of shooting a gun outside a high school graduation in Des Moines is pleading not guilty. Authorities allege Bradwick Tukes brought multiple guns to the Knapp Center in May. At the time, hundreds of people were inside for Roosevelt High School's graduation ceremony.
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