Urbandale
CRIME & SAFETY
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.
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.
Booneville man allegedly assaults Booneville woman in home
A Booneville man was arrested for assault Sunday after the daughter of the victim filed a report with law enforcement. Walter Emil Bell, 50, of 28925 360th St., Booneville, was charged with second-offense domestic abuse assault. The incident began about 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the 28900 block of 360th Street,...
Des Moines' new police "summer squad" has issued 3,000 tickets so far
Nearly 3,000 tickets were issued in the first 10 weeks of Des Moines Police Department's new downtown "summer squad."Why it matters: Officials believe it's working. Since the launch, there's been a noticeable drop in traffic-related nuisance behaviors like loud mufflers, blaring music and loitering, Downtown DSM neighborhood president Deb Madison-Levi tells Axios.Catch up fast: Complaints about noise and unruly behavior in downtown perennially escalate in summer months when "scooping the loop" is at its peak.Meanwhile, downtown's population is growing and more people are being affected by the problems.City and county officials have turned to extra policing in entertainment districts and parking restrictions in recent years to make improvements.State of play: The "summer squad" started April 15 with six existing patrol officers placed on the special assignment through September.The team focuses on common violations that diminish quality-of-life downtown like speeding or excessive noise.By the numbers: The officers had written 2,925 citations, 631 warnings and made 129 arrests as of last week, Sgt. Paul Parizek tells Axios.The intrigue: Problems persist on weekends but weekdays problems are less severe, Parizek said.What's next: City officials will in the coming months evaluate whether to continue the squad next year, he added.
Adel man allegedly assaults wife Wednesday
An Adel man was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly assaulting his wife in the home. Jacob Eugene Day, 34, of 611 Court St., Adel, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness. The incident began about 7 p.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of Court Street, where...
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.
Grimes woman allegedly assaults Dallas Center man Sunday
A Grimes woman was arrested early Sunday after allegedly assaulting a Dallas Center man in the home. Lacey Marie Ray, 40, of 808 S.E. Polk St., Grimes, was charged with assault. The incident began about 12:15 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 800 block of Fairview Drive in Dallas...
Valley Junction teens devastated a man they considered a friend is a fugitive convicted of rape
A game of poker cemented Troy Hall's friendship with the man who lived in the woods. Teenagers looking for ways to pass their downtime had dubbed the stranger sleeping amongst the trees by the railroad tracks as "Homeless Greg." He earned the honor of a nickname from Valley Junction's youth...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.