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Polk Co. Sheriff's Office: 1 hospitalized after possible stabbing near NE 46th Avenue
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (132+ words) Deputies were called to an area near the 2900 block of Northeast 46th Avenue around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and found one person, who was taken to a hospital. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a possible stabbing that sent one person to…...
Stuart woman charged with arson and attempted murder after camper fire
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (114+ words) A Stuart woman is accused of setting a camper on fire, destroying it and a nearby home, while someone inside the home escaped safely. A Stuart woman has been charged with arson and attempted murder after allegedly setting a camper…...
Des Moines man alleges excessive force by city police officers
1+ week, 1+ day ago (489+ words) A Des Moines man is accusing city police in a lawsuit of excessive force, claiming the officers who allegedly assaulted him were later captured on video laughing about how they “really worked him over.” According to the lawsuit, officers Jerome…...
Emergency crews called to Newton Correctional Facility for chemical exposure incident
1+ week, 3+ day ago (157+ words) A reported chemical incident drew a large emergency response to a central Iowa correctional facility. WATCH LIVE ABOVE: KCCI reports live from scene in Newton A "potential chemical exposure incident" was reported Wednesday at the Newton Correctional Facility, according to…...
Perry Police Department reintroduces K-9 program
1+ week, 3+ day ago (87+ words) The Perry Police Department has unveiled its first K-9 unit since 2012. The dog's name has not yet been announced, but the K-9 and his handler, Officer Jose Perez, are currently in the middle of a 10-week training period. The department said the…...
Audubon police chief resigns, returns to role as officer
1+ week, 4+ day ago (116+ words) The Audubon police chief is stepping down. The city says Sean Staples is resigning to spend more time with his family. Staples has agreed to return to his previous role as a police officer. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0BwMgBqUDL4yEjsRnr31MXkJ9xPrgSENR1WbFY5RrkWWfGjbRv7cY6YmHF2ov4cZql&id=100064382724521 He became chief in February…...
Fugitive wanted by FBI since 2018 arrested in Ottumwa
1+ week, 5+ day ago (69+ words) KCCI Fugitive wanted by FBI since 2018 arrested in Ottumwa A fugitive wanted by the FBI since 2018 has been arrested in Ottumwa and is now in custody. Deputies said Johnathan Hartman was found outside a business and taken into custody. He…...
Iowa AG: Jefferson officer justified after face stabbing
1+ week, 5+ day ago (374+ words) The fatal shooting of a man by a Jefferson police officer during a July pursuit was legally justified, according to a report issued by the Iowa Attorney General’s Office. The report said Officer Shaydon Thurman shot 22-year-old Keegan Dean Kennedy…...
Sheriff deputy hit in crash early Sunday morning
1+ week, 6+ day ago (89+ words) KCCI The Polk County Sheriff's Office says one of their deputies was involved in a crash early Sunday morning. Limited details were shared in a press release from the PCSO. They say no serious injuries were reported, and that the…...
Waukee High School, Prairieview Freshman Campus lock down after gun report outside school
2+ week, 1+ day ago (270+ words) Waukee High School and Prairieview Freshman Campus went on external lockdown Friday morning. Action was taken due to reports of someone outside the school, but not on district property, with a gun. Waukee High School junior Carson Dose said his…...