Des Moines Police Seeking Help In Homicide Of Jennifer Walstrand

On Wednesday (Sept. 8th), the Des Moines Police Department announced that it was seeking the public’s help in the homicide investigation of Jennifer Walstrand, who was found dead in her apartment... [Read more]

UPDATE: Missing Des Moines Man Found In Auburn

UPDATE: We just received word from Des Moines Police Master Sergeant Bob Collins that Lloyd Russell, the 73-year old man reported missing on Monday, was located in Auburn Tuesday morning (Sept. 7th) around... [Read more]

Bo’s Produce Stand Burgled; Culprit “At Least Eating Healthy” – Police

Story & Photos by Nicholas Johnson Bo Colello spent Thursday evening (Sept. 2nd) playing trivia at his son’s bar and grill in Des Moines. A little after 10 a.m. Friday morning he was forced to spend... [Read more]

UPDATE: Murdered 28-Year Old Des Moines Woman Identified

According to The Seattle Times, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the woman who was found murdered in her Des Moines apartment Tuesday as Jennifer L. Walstrand, 28. Walstrand apparently... [Read more]

New Advertiser Freedom Systems Sponsors WLB Crime Page

We are proud to announce a new section and new advertiser: Freedom Systems is the new sponsor of the Waterland Blog Crime Page. This means that you can now access all crime news by clicking on “Crime”... [Read more]

Woman Found Dead In Des Moines Apartment

The Des Moines Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation of a deceased woman found in a triplex apartment in the 24000 block of 25th Ave South early Tuesday morning (Aug. 31). Police say... [Read more]

One Of The State Patrol’s “Most Wanted” Captured In Des Moines

One of Washington State Patrol’s “Most Wanted” in King County was captured Thursday, Aug. 26th in Des Moines. According to police, Kenneth W. Williams Jr., 28, was arrested after detectives... [Read more]

William Shatner Interviews Mary Kay Letourneau & Vili Fualaau

It almost sounds like a “Saturday Night Live” sketch – cast the legendary, self-aware King of kitschy over-acting William Shatner as Host. Add as Guests convicted child rapist Mary Kay... [Read more]

Des Moines Bank Of America Robbed Saturday Morning

While sitting at our booth at the Des Moines Farmers Market, we received the following text at 10:40am from our own Theresa Frasch: “Robbery just happened at B of A des moines” Since this branch... [Read more]

Man Carjacks Vehicle With Sword, Toy Gun At Highline College

On Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 10th), a man carjacked a vehicle from a student in the east parking of Highline Community College using a sword and toy gun. According to police, the man, who had just committed... [Read more]

Des Moines Crime Spree Targeting Retirement and Health Facilities Ends with Arrest by City Police

Des Moines police officers have arrested a 40-year-old man identified as the person allegedly responsible for a crime spree that targeted local residential retirement/health centers. Master Sgt. Bob Collins... [Read more]

Here’s How You Can Fight Local Crime At “National Night Out” On Aug. 3rd

Aug36:00 pm Tuesday, Aug. 3rd will be “National Night Out” in Des Moines, an event dedicated to encouraging neighbors, police and others to improve the quality of life in our community. “National... [Read more]

UPDATE: Police Find Missing Man With Alzheimer’s, Last Seen In Burien

The King County Sheriff’s Department reports that they found Carl Wallace, age 58 and suffering from dementia, Friday night (July 16) in Grants Pass, Oregon. Wallace was found safe, with his vehicle... [Read more]

Normandy Park Police Warn Residents About Credit Card Scam

Normandy Park’s Police Department is reporting about a recent credit card scam, where fake cards are being sent out to residents in the mail, marked from “USAA Federal Savings Bank” and... [Read more]

Speeders Beware: “Slow Down Or Pay Up” Campaign Begins Friday

Twenty-three area police departments in King County (including Des Moines) will “inundate” area roads, highways, and interstates with extra police patrols targeting speeding drivers beginning... [Read more]

Exploding Homemade Fireworks Nearly Kill SeaTac Man

According to the King County Sheriff’s Department, a 64-year old SeaTac man was critically injured when homemade fireworks exploded Sunday night (July 4), sending him to Harborview Medical Center. Police... [Read more]

POLICE BLOTTER: Cops “Cite” Kids For Wearing Helmets; 2 Juveys Arrested

Here’s this week’s Des Moines Police Department’s Police Blotter, with local crime news fed to us directly from our good friends at the DMPD. This week’s news include word that... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Police Seeking Help Identifying Nursing Care Theft Suspect

The Des Moines Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a theft suspect, who was observed between May 17 and 24th and confronted by staff at a nursing care facility in Des... [Read more]

Des Moines Man Killed In Early Morning Crash In White Center

The King County Sheriff’s Department says that a 23 year-old Des Moines man was killed this morning when his car left the roadway and struck a tree in White Center early Thursday morning (June 10). He... [Read more]

POLICE BLOTTER: Robber Arrested, Special Olympics & Animal Control

Here’s this week’s Des Moines Police Department’s Police Blotter, with local crime news fed to us directly from our good friends at the DMPD. This week’s news include the arrest... [Read more]