Unsolved Crimes
Homicide of Stashaun Brown
March 27, 2025
Ashley Okland Homicide
November 01, 2024
Ashley Okland, a 27-year-old Iowa Realty agent, was shot twice and killed shortly before 2 p.m. on Friday, April 8, 2011, while working inside a West Des Moines model townhouse.
A Rottlund Homes employee heard a commotion inside the model townhouse at 558 Stone Creek Court — part of the Stone Creek Villas subdivision near 84th St. and E.P. True Parkway in Des Moines developed by Rottlund Homes — and went to investigate. Inside, the worker discovered Okland on the floor and called 911.
Medics rushed Okland to the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, where she later died.
If you have any information about this murder, you can submit an anonymous tip, on line at “Crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com”, on our P3 ap on your phone or by calling 515-223-1400. There is up to $1,000 reward if the tip leads to the arrest and conviction of the criminal.
Scott Lograsso reward
May 20, 2024
On the morning of May 9, 2022, Scott Thomas Lograsso, 38 years young, was murdered outside of his apartment in the 3000 block of Regency Court in North Ames. He died of “multiple gunshot wounds” at approximately 4:30 am in the morning in the parking lot adjacent to his apartment.
Scott was well known in the community and freely interacted with a broad range of friends and acquaintances. He was a graduate of Ames High School and DMACC. He loved dirt track racing and was quite successful in building and racing his stock cars.
Ames law enforcement continues to look for tips or anything that somebody may have seen or heard.
Anyone with information can contact the Ames Police Department at 515-239-3133 or the anonymous tip line, 515-239-5533. Tips can also be made to Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400 or anonymously at crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com. Central Iowa Crimestoppers is offering up to $1000 for the apprehension and conviction of the shooter.
An additional reward, up to $10,000, has been established by the Violent Offenders Identification Charitable Entrustment (VOICE) for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the shooter.
Please help solve this homicide! Your VOICE needs to be heard!
Cold Case - Yore Jieng
May 27, 2023
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Material Witness warrant
December 13, 2022
Shooting Suspect
March 24, 2022
BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT
February 08, 2022
STATUS: ARRESTEDShortly before 5pm on 26 Jan, the Metro Credit Union in the 100 blk of University Ave was robbed. Five days later, shortly before 2pm, the Central Bank in the 3400 blk of Ingersoll was robbed. Fortunately, no employees or customers were physically injured in either incident. The suspect did indicate that he was armed.
Surveillance images of the suspect from each robbery appear to be the same person.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the person in these photos, is asked to call DMPD detectives at 515-237-1499. Tips may also be submitted through Crimestoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com. You may remain anonymous and reward funds are available.
HOMICIDE ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
January 30, 2022
Today, DMPD detectives have charged both with Murder - 1st Degree in the 31 Aug 21 shooting death of Javier Wilson-Moncada.
These arrests bring the DMPD 2021 homicide clearance rate to 100%, and most importantly, a healing step forward for the friends and family of Javier.
Detectives are requesting the community’s assistance with identifying a third person believed to be connected to this case. If you recognize the person in these photographs, please contact DMPD detectives at 515-237-1499. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crimestoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com. Reward funds are available.
WANTED PERSON / SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
January 13, 2022
STATUS: ARRESTED20-yr-old Des Moines resident Andrew Gordon Meyer has active, felony level, drug-related arrest warrants, and has been identified as having important knowledge of the circumstances in the 09 January shooting of a 24-yr-old male in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Ave. The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Meyer is described as 5’7” tall, weighing approximately 150 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes.
If you have any information regarding Meyer's location, please call 911. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.
Missing Child
June 14, 2021
11 year old Xavior Harrelson was last seen at 510 North Front Street in Montezuma Iowa on or about May 27th, 2021. Xavior is 4’ 9” tall, weighs 100 lbs, and has brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information about the disappearance of Xavior is asked to call the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s office tip line at 641-623-2107 or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400.
Community members and local businesses have established an additional reward fund for information leading to the resolution of this case.
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