Des Moines to Pay $50,000 in attorney’s fees for shooting of Rosie the Dog

by Ralph Nichols After almost two and a half agonizing years, the case of Rosie the Newfoundland is finally closed. U.S. District Court Judge James Robart has ordered the City of Des Moines to pay $50,000... [Read more]

UPDATE: Missing 76-Year Old Woman Josephine Herman Has Been Found!

UPDATE TUESDAY 4/9/13: Josephine Herman, a 76-year old woman, was found in Sea-Tac late Saturday evening, according to Doug Jenkins of the Des Moines Police Department. “She was involved in a minor... [Read more]

The Case of Rosie the Newfoundland Ending with $51,000 Civil Settlement

The heartbreaking saga of Rosie the Newfoundland is almost over. Bellingham-based animal rights attorney Adam Karp announced Feb. 20 that the City of Des Moines and two police officers responsible for killing Rosie have offered to settle…

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

JOBS: Psst…Wanna Make $109-$132K? Be Des Moines’ New Police Chief

The City of Des Moines officially posted a job listing for a new Police Chief on Monday, Jan. 23. The gig pays an annual salary between $109,128 to $132,636 depending on qualifications, and has an “Excellent... [Read more]

Des Moines City Council Set To Review Police Department Performance Audit

by Ralph Nichols Local police services will be the focus of a Des Moines City Council discussion at tonight’s meeting (7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 9). Council members will review and comment on findings... [Read more]

Des Moines Police Seek Public’s Help In Finding Killer Of Jayme Thomas

Jayme Thomas by Ralph Nichols Des Moines Police are asking the public’s help in finding the person who shot and killed 19-year-old Jayme Leilani Thomas in Des Moines early in the morning Nov. 5. Police... [Read more]

Committee Releases Recommendations On Avoiding Dog Shootings

by Ralph Nichols A report recently released by the Des Moines City Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Animal Control is a “preventative approach to insure that something like” the shooting of Rosie the... [Read more]

At Least 11 Shot Nearby Before Waterland Parade Started Saturday

As participants were primping their cars, floats and costumes in last-minute preparations to march in Des Moines’ Waterland Parade Saturday, just up the hill at the La Plaza shopping center (23200... [Read more]

Court Date Correction: Rosie Hearing Set For June 21 In Snohomish County

by Ralph Nichols June 21 is the actual date for an initial hearing in Snohomish County District Court in connection with the Nov. 7 shooting death of Rosie the Newfoundland in Des Moines. Attorney Adam... [Read more]

June 22 Hearing In Rosie’s Case Set For Snohomish County Court

by Ralph Nichols An initial hearing in connection with the Nov. 7 shooting death of Rosie the Newfoundland in Des Moines is now scheduled for Snohomish County District Court on June 22. District Court... [Read more]

Des Moines Police Investigating Underage, Local Sex Tape

The Des Moines Police Department announced Wednesday (May 4) that it is conducting an investigation into a “digital recording of sexual activity between minors.” The incident occurred Friday... [Read more]

Des Moines Animal Control To Emphasize Leash Laws Starting This Week

Beginning this week and continuing through the summer, Des Moines Police Department’s Animal Control will be focusing on a ‘Leash Law Emphasis,’ specifically targeting city parks and... [Read more]

Pierce County Judges Won’t Hear Rosie Case, New Venue Needed

by Ralph Nichols A petition to bring misdemeanor criminal charges against the two Des Moines Police officers directly involved in the Nov. 7 shooting death of Rosie the Newfoundland won’t be heard in... [Read more]

Hearing On Criminal Charges In Rosie’s Death Moved To Pierce County

by Ralph Nichols A change of venue has been ordered in a case that could result in misdemeanor criminal charges against two Des Moines Police Officers who were involved in the Nov. 7 shooting death of... [Read more]