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Head-on collision in Ankeny leaves a juvenile dead and one adult in serious condition
Polk County Sheriff officers are actively investigating a head-on collision on Sunday afternoon that resulted in the death of a juvenile and left an adult in serious condition. Deputies were called to the 7400 block of N.W. Fisher Drive in Ankeny near Cottonwood Recreation Area after reports of a two-vehicle...
Des Moines police recover 320 guns so far in 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Police have confiscated over 300 guns so far this year. DMPD says officers have secured 320 guns as of June 30. They say 58 were recovered just last month, half of which were by street cops. Ten of the guns confiscated by DMPD...
Juvenile Dies in Polk County Crash
(Des Moines) A juvenile died in a head-on collision in Polk County. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the call went out at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday in the 7400 block of NW Fisher Drive. The Sheriff’s Office says early investigations indicate a head-on collision involving one northbound vehicle and the other southbound.
Des Moines police 'Summer Squad' curbing downtown crime
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police say their crackdown on crime downtown is working. The department launched the "Summer Squad" back in April. They placed six officers on a special assignment, focusing on issues downtown, like speeding or excessive noise. "You got loud mufflers and loud stereos that...
Man hospitalized after shooting on East Pleasant View Drive
DES MOINES, Iowa — A 36-year-old man is in the hospital after he took a gunshot to the abdomen early Sunday morning, Des Moines police said. The shooting, which is under active investigation by detectives, took place at the 1500 block of East Pleasant View Drive in Des Moines.
DMPD say Kianna Jacobson, previous missing person has been found
DES MOINES, Iowa — Kianna has been located in the downtown Des Moines area and is doing well, DMPD announced. The Des Moines Police Department reported Sunday afternoon that 15-year-old Kianna Jacobson is missing and is endangered due to not having necessary medication. DMPD is asking the community for help in finding her.
Des Moines police pleased with new fireworks enforcement unit
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines police are reflecting on what was a busy Fourth of July weekend. The department says it had more fireworks complaints over the holiday weekend when compared to the same timeframe in 2023. And that enforcement has largely been aided by a new DMPD...
Jordan Beal Promoted to Knoxville Fire Lieutenant
Jordan Beal has been promoted to Knoxville Fire Lieutenant. Beal was sworn in and received his official oath of office at Monday’s Knoxville City Council meeting. Beal, a Knoxville High School graduate, was hired by the Knoxville Fire Department in 2018. Beal has fire/EMS certifications in Firefighter one and two, EMT-B, Haz-Mat Tech, Fire Inspector, officer development school, tech rescue, and water rescue. Knoxville Fire Chief Cal Wyman says Beal has proven himself within the department and it is nice to be able to promote him.
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