Des Moines Police Seeking Public’s Help Regarding Home Invasion Robbery

On Monday night, Oct. 29, 2012, at about 11 p.m., Des Moines Police responded to the 1300 block of S. 251st Street (map below) for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived they discovered two armed... [Read more]

40-Year Old Man Found Shot in Des Moines Early Monday Morning

Monday morning (Oct. 29) at 12:20 a.m., the Des Moines Police Department responded to a ‘shots fired’ call at the parking lot of the Value-Inn Motel, located at 22246 Pacific Hwy South. When... [Read more]

UPDATE: Report of Gun in Car at Mt. Rainier High Puts School In Lockdown

UPDATE TUESDAY 10/23/12 1:45 p.m.: Here’s an update on the lockdown of both Mt. Rainier High and Pacific Middle School in Des Moines Tuesday afternoon (Oct. 23) from Catherine Carbone-Rogers of the... [Read more]

Up to 16 Shots Fired, Man Shot At in Mysterious Incident in Des Moines Mon.

Monday night (Oct. 15) around 11:24 p.m., reports of up to 16 gunshots fired in the vicinity of 21st South and Kent/Des Moines Road (map below) came into Des Moines Police, according to Barry Sellers of... [Read more]

Des Moines Police Seeking Public’s Help Finding Suspect in Fatal Hit and Run

Des Moines Police are seeking the public’s help in finding the suspect responsible for a hit and run fatality. On Thursday, Oct. 4 at 9 p.m., Des Moines Police responded to the 22700 Block of Marine... [Read more]

Man Stabbed in Burien; Police Search for Knife Along I-5 Near Des Moines

A 20-year old man was found stabbed this weekend, and police searched an area next to I-5 for the knife used in the stabbing. The incident started around 7 a.m. Saturday morning (Sept. 29) when police... [Read more]

TV Show Tips Lead Police to Des Moines Bank Robbery Suspect

Tips from viewers of a TV show led police to a bank robbery suspect after his photo and the details of the case were aired on the program, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office. The man is... [Read more]

Des Moines Man Charged with Arson for Starting Eastern Washinton Fire

A 22-year old Des Moines man was arraigned in Garfield County Thursday (Sept. 6) for second-degree arson in connection with a fire that burned between 500 to 1,000 acres near Lower Granite Dam in eastern... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘An Open Letter to all Real Estate Companies Selling in Des Moines’

An open letter to all real estate companies selling in the city of Des Moines, Describing as many positive reasons for buying a home in Des Moines  including: quality of the school system, beautiful views,... [Read more]

Speeding Motorcycle Results in Des Moines Man’s Arrest in Oregon

A Des Moines man was arrested Sunday night (Aug. 12) by Oregon State Police troopers after he and another cyclist allegedly tried to speed away on Interstate 5 north of Eugene at speeds far exceeding 100... [Read more]

Fight Crime at ‘National Night Out’ Aug. 7; Here’s How YOU Can Participate

‘National Night Out’ is coming to Des Moines on Tuesday, Aug. 7, allowing for residents to get together, get to know each other and discuss how best to fight crime. “National Night Out... [Read more]

$600,000 Claim Filed Against City for Shooting Death of Rosie the Dog

Charles and Deidre Wright at a memorial for their dog, Rosie. by Ralph Nichols A civil claim totaling $600,000 has been filed by the owners of Rosie the Newfoundland for the Nov. 7, 2010, shooting death... [Read more]

Knife Fight in Des Moines Sends One Woman to Hospital, the other to SCORE

A knife fight ended up with one woman in the hospital and another in the SCORE jail early Monday morning. Police say that around 1:16 a.m. Monday, officers from the Des Moines Police Department responded... [Read more]

City of Des Moines Appoints George Delgado as New Chief of Police

New Des Moines Police Chief George Delgado. Photo courtesy Vancouver Police Department. The City of Des Moines on Friday announced that it has appointed George Delgado to be its next Chief of Police, replacing... [Read more]

U.S. Marshals Seeking Public’s Help Finding Armed Felon in Area

U.S. Marshals are looking for an armed felon named Corey Clairmont (pictured above), who eluded police when they tried to stop him on International Blvd in SeaTac. Clairmont is believed to be armed, and... [Read more]

B-TOWN BLOG: Amber Alert turns Burien Into Major Police Zone Tuesday

Our sister site The B-Town Blog is reporting about an Amber Alert that turned Burien into a major police (and media) zone Tuesday afternoon. Michael Riley, the suspect, was taken into custody, and the... [Read more]

City Releases Names of Five Finalists for Des Moines Police Chief Position

The City of Des Moines on Monday (May 14) announced five Finalists for the position of Police Chief: George Delgado, Commander, Vancouver, WA Charlie Dennis, former Chief of Police, Page, AZ John Dyer,... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘I Read Mr. Wasson’s Letter with Great Interest…’

I read Mr. Wasson’s letter with great interest. I can certainly sympathize and I think I understand his frustration. No, this is not where we wanted or hoped the city and its police force would be in... [Read more]

LETTER: ‘Do You Think You Are Living in a Safe City? You May be Surprised…’

To the Editor of The Waterland Blog, Do you remember in 2006 when we voted for a “levy lid lift” tax to restore 12 police department staff positions that had been cut in previous years due to budget... [Read more]

There’s a New Sheriff in King County, and His Name is Steve Strachan

On Monday (April 2), the King County Council appointed Steve Strachan as the new King County Sheriff, succeeding Sue Rahr, who left March 31 to become director of the Washington State Criminal Justice... [Read more]