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]

State Patrol seeking witnesses to Southcenter head-on collision

The Washington State Patrol is investigating a two vehicle, wrong-way, head-on injury collision that occurred on Monday, April 29, 2013 at about 8:09 a.m. The collision occurred on the Southcenter Parkway... [Read more]

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]

PHOTO: SUV Crashes Through Guardrail, Lands Upside Down at Bjorneby’s

On Sunday afternoon (March 23), a Ford Expedition crashed through the guardrail and a fence and over a wall and landed on its roof in the bullpen of Bjorneby’s CARSTAR Des Moines, located at 22001... [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…

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]

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 16-Year Old Nathan K. Duncan, Last Seen Dec. 30

The Des Moines Police Department is seeking a missing 16-year old boy named Nathan K. Duncan (pictured above), last seen Dec. 30, 2012 at the Safeway store at 288th and Military Road. Nathan was seen... [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 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 Expanding School Zone Safety Program with New Speed Cameras

The City of Des Moines on Thursday (Nov. 1) announced the expansion of its School Zone Safety Program, which aims to protect students, drivers, and passengers from injuries or collisions caused by speeding... [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]

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]

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]

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]

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]