Local resident moving forward with coalition on minor sex trafficking

Des Moines resident Carri Litowitz wants our Readers to know that the ‘Coalition Against Trafficking’ (CAT) – targeting minor sex trafficking in the US and south King County region – will... [Read more]

Drug ring bust in Des Moines, Kent nets Police 1/4 kilo of cocaine, cash

Search Warrants served last Thursday (April 25) at two houses in Des Moines and Kent netted police 1/4 Kilo of cocaine and over $6,000 in cash. Detectives and TAC-30 from the King County Sheriff’s Office,... [Read more]

Two Federal Way Schools Put Into Lockdown after Stabbing Thursday

The King County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday (Feb. 7) responded to a report of a stabbing in Camelot Park, located just outside of the City of Federal Way, and put Thomas Jefferson High and Camelot Elementary... [Read more]

Former Des Moines Man Sentenced to 32 Years for Attack on Prison Guard

A 22-year-old Des Moines man will spend 32 years in prison for the January 2012 beating of a prison guard, and for the forced labor of two juveniles in the sex trades, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A.... [Read more]

Area Police Chiefs Meet with Highline School District About Its Security Plan

Highline School District Superintendent Susan Enfield and members of her leadership team met Thursday (Jan. 10) with top law enforcement officials of the five municipalities in the south end to discuss... [Read more]

Slow, 15-Cruiser Police Chase that Started in Des Moines Ends in Burien

Around 15 or so police cruisers from multiple jurisdictions slowly pursued a stolen moving van style truck on a chase that started around 4 a.m. in Des Moines, then ended in Burien’s Three Tree Point... [Read more]

Vehicular Homicide Suspect Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ in Nov. 10 Fatal High Speed Crash

Yichun Xu was arraigned Thursday morning (Dec. 6) and pleaded ‘not guilty’ to charges of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault for a collision in Des Moines on Nov. 10, according to the... [Read more]

19-Year Old Man Charged with ‘Vehicular Assault’ for Saturday’s Des Moines Crash

Charges of Vehicular Assault and Reckless Endangerment were filed Thursday afternoon (Nov. 15) against Yichun Xu, who is accused in a collision in Des Moines on Saturday (read our previous coverage here). Xu,... [Read more]

Des Moines Man Pleads ‘Guilty’ in Connection with August Wildfire in E. WA

Jarrell Banks-Canady, 22, of Des Moines, plead “Guilty” Thursday (Nov. 15) in Garfield County Superior Court in connection with a wildland fire that burned several hundred acres near Lower Granite Dam in August…

‘Vehicular Assault’ Collision in Des Moines Sends Five to Hospital Saturday

A speeding vehicle driven by a 19-year old man crashed into a car in Des Moines on Saturday, Nov. 10, sending all the passengers to local hospitals, and causing life-threatening injuries to the 25-year... [Read more]

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]

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]