Des Moines Police Deploy K-9 in Lower Beaverdale
Authorities utilized a leashed canine unit to search for a suspect fleeing a domestic violence investigation.
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October 22, 2026
Des Moines Police Deploy K-9 in Union ParkA police K-9 unit is assisting with a search for a suspect who fled after a vehicle pursuit.
October 20, 2026
Law Enforcement Teams Compete in Crisis Negotiation DrillOfficers from three states gathered in Des Moines to practice communication and resolution techniques for high-pressure incidents.
October 15, 2026
Two Die After Police Chase In Des MoinesA vehicle crash followed a police pursuit that began near the Des Moines airport on October 14.
October 14, 2026
Former Des Moines Sergeant Sued City Over FiringNatale Chiodo filed a lawsuit alleging the department ignored his PTSD before firing him in April 2023.
October 7, 2026
Secretary Rollins Toured Des Moines Animal RescueAgriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited an Iowa animal shelter to highlight new federal enforcement efforts.
October 2, 2026
Former Deputy Began Driving Drake University ShuttleRandall Langford started his role as a Safe Ride shuttle driver in Des Moines during the fall of 2026.
September 30, 2026
Des Moines Officers Sued Over Force Used in 2024 ArrestA lawsuit alleges police fractured a man's jaw during an arrest on December 1, 2024.
September 28, 2026
Three Suspects Arrested After Des Moines Police PursuitsAuthorities took three individuals into custody following separate high-speed vehicle chases through the city.
September 23, 2026
Des Moines Police Apprehended California FugitiveA multi-agency pursuit ended in an arrest for a man wanted on a felony assault warrant from California.