Johnston Police seek Assistance in Locating Male Involved in Armed Robbery
September 12, 2017

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JOHNSTON, Iowa – The Johnston Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating the whereabouts of seventeen-year-old, James Casterlando Henderson. James Casterlando is wanted in relation to armed robberies in Des Moines and Johnston.

The Johnston Police Department is working in conjunction with the Des Moines Police Department on this case.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest. If you see a person matching this description, do not approach, contact Johnston Police Department at 515-278-2345 or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, submit online tip at crimestoppersofcenteraiowa.com or text “PCCS” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).

Individuals providing information do not have to reveal their identity to collect a reward.

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Two persons of interest in the murder of Noah Campbell
August 28, 2017

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Des Moines Police Department detectives are requesting the community’s assistance with locating two persons of interest in the murder of Noah Campbell. 19-year-old Des Moines resident Malik Mandujano, and 18-year-old Des Moines resident Charisma Simmons are believed to have information that is critical to the resolution of this investigation. At this time, neither are charged in connection to the Campbell murder, however, Mandujano has valid arrest warrants, unrelated to this investigation, for Robbery – 1st Degree and a Parole Violation. Anyone with any information pertaining to Mandujano, Simmons, and their location is asked to call the Des Moines Police Department at 515-283-4811, or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or you may submit an anonymous tip online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.Des Moines Police Department detectives are requesting the community’s assistance with locating two persons of interest in the murder of Noah Campbell. 19-year-old Des Moines resident Malik Mandujano, and 18-year-old Des Moines resident Charisma Simmons are believed to have information that is critical to the resolution of this investigation. At this time, neither are charged in connection to the Campbell murder, however, Mandujano has valid arrest warrants, unrelated to this investigation, for Robbery – 1st Degree and a Parole Violation. Anyone with any information pertaining to Mandujano, Simmons, and their location is asked to call the Des Moines Police Department at 515-283-4811, or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or you may submit an anonymous tip online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.

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Robbery at the Swift Stop located at 3406 Lincoln Way
May 24, 2017

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At 3:46 A.M. on May 24, 2017, an armed robbery was reported to the Ames Police Department that occurred at the Swift Stop located at 3406 Lincoln Way.  The employee reported being robbed at gun point by a person he described as; light skinned, black or Hispanic male, 6’ tall, approximately 190 lbs, wearing a dark shirt over a hoodie, blue rubber gloves, and a blue or purple bandana partially covering the lower part of his face. The suspect took an undetermined amount of money from the cash register and 3 packs of cigarettes before leaving the store on foot to the west.  The employee was uninjured.  Anyone with information relating to this incident is encouraged to contact the Ames Police Department at 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line, 239-5533. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400.

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BOLO: Chase Marcus Nicholson
April 07, 2017

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Polk County Detectives and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) are continuing their investigation of a triple homicide at 9783 NE 88^th St in Bondurant Iowa.

 

The victims in this case have been identified as the following:

 

Mark Alan Nicholson, 58, of Bondurant

Charla Lee Nicholson, 56, of Bondurant

Tawni Alexis Nicholson, 24, of Bondurant.

 

All three victims were residences of the address listed and related.

 

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has identified Chase Marcus Nicholson, 20, of Bondurant, as a person of interest in this case. Chase is 6ft, 175lbs, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Chase is possibly driving a grey 2002 Volkswagen Passat, license number 023ZNW.

 

Please use caution if you come in contact with Chase Nicholson and call 911 or Polk County Dispatch at 515-286-3334 immediately.

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Missing Child
February 24, 2017

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On February  23, 2017 the Des Moines Police responded to a call of a missing juvenile.  The Juvenile was identified as Audrey Cooper, she is a black female, 6 years of age.  Upon further investigation it was found that her mother, Tanya Kephart (7/16/1987), who has limited parental rights, violated the court order by picking the child up from daycare. The pair may be in a red 1997 GMC Yukon Iowa plate DJZ 646. This vehicle is associated with 9101 Urbandale Ave, Urbandale IA.

The Des Moines Police Department and Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa are asking for any assistance from the public in locating the suspect and juvenile in this case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Des Moines Police 515-283-4811, Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400.

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Robbery at 2811 Ingersoll
February 22, 2017

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Armed Robbery at Casey’s General Store - Ames
February 02, 2017

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On Thursday, February 2, 2017, at 9:55 p.m., officers of the Ames Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery at Casey’s General Store located at 3020 South Duff Avenue.  The clerk reported two black males entered the store and demanded money.  One of the males displayed a handgun.  The suspects left the store with an undisclosed amount of money. There were no injuries reported.
Both males were wearing ski masks to conceal their identity.  The male with the gun was described as a medium complexion black male who possibly had freckles.  He was wearing a dark colored sweatshirt with the hood up, black ski mask covering his nose, blue jeans and black tennis shoes with white soles.  The other male was also wearing a hooded sweatshirt that had dark colored sleeves and a lighter center with the hood up, a black ski mask covering his nose, blue jeans, and black and white Converse All-Star shoes.  
Anyone with information relating to this incident is encouraged to contact the Ames Police
Department at 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line, 239-5533.  You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400 or 1-800-452-1111.  Online anonymous tips may be submitted to www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com or text a tip, Text “PCCS” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).

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Shooting at Beaver and Urbandale Ave
January 22, 2017

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On 22 January 2017 at 00:42 hours a shooting occurred in the parking lot of various businesses at Beaver and Urbandale Ave in the City of Des Moines.  At the time several businesses were open for business and occupied by patrons.  As numerous rounds were fired, Saints Pub and Patio was struck, with at least 3 rifle rounds entering the establishment and damaging property within.  Multiple vehicles in an adjacent parking lot where the shooting occurred were also damaged with numerous rounds striking the vehicles. 

Charges are being filed and Warrants Requested for Oscar Marco Gipson.  Gipson`s current whereabouts are unknown and he should be considered Armed and Dangerous with a history of weapons charges and assault on police officers. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Oscar Gipson is asked to call Des Moines Police at 515-283-4811, or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400

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Theft from a pop machine at the Embassy Suites
January 18, 2017

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Des Moines Police detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in a theft from a pop machine on 6 Jan 17. The theft occurred at the Embassy Suites hotel, 101 E Locust in Des Moines.  In the video you can see a white male breaking into the machine and removing cash while a white female acts as a look out.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Des Moines Police 515-283-4811, or Polk County Crime Stoppers at 515-223-1400 or on the website www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.

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Ames Police Investigate Shooting
December 28, 2016

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On December 28, 2016, at 1:53 a.m., the Ames Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at 1419 S. Grand Avenue #403. When officers arrived, they found a male victim with a gunshot wound to his chest. The victim was transported to Mary Greeley Medical Center by ambulance and then transported to Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines by air ambulance. The victim is in critical condition. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family members. Two individuals who were in the apartment when officers arrived are being questioned by detectives. The individuals initially refused to provide details regarding the shooting. The preliminary investigation leads us to believe there is no ongoing threat to the residents in this area.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Ames Police Department at 515-239-5133 or the anonymous tip line 515-239-5533. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400.

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Wells Fargo Bank Robbery - Douglas Ave
December 22, 2016

STATUS: ARRESTED

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 On 22 December 2016, at approximately 1:05 pm, the Wells Fargo Bank located at 4505 Douglas Avenue was robbed.  Des Moines Police Department detectives are requesting the community’s assistance with identifying and locating the suspect.
 
The suspect entered the bank and passed to the teller a note demanding money.  The note stated that the suspect was armed, however no weapon was displayed.  The teller complied and the suspect exited the bank.  No injuries were reported during this robbery.
 
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male adult, approximately 6 feet tall, and weighing approximately 200 lbs. He had a mustache and goatee.  At the time of the robbery he was wearing a Miller Lite ball cap, sunglasses, and a black / Gray jacket over a white sweatshirt.   The teller also described the suspect as wearing a layer of makeup that appeared to be an attempt to lighten his complexion.  Attached are photographs from the robbery today.
 
Anyone with any information regarding the identity and/or location of this suspect is asked to call the Des Moines Police Department at 515-223-1400, or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-2231400. 

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Motel 6 Robbery
December 20, 2016

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Des Moines Police Department detectives are requesting the community’s assistance with identifying an armed robbery suspect. On December 20th, 2016, at approximately 12:24 p.m., a suspect robbed the desk clerk at the Motel 6, 4817 Fleur Drive.  The suspect was armed with a handgun during this robbery.  The victim was not injured. Photographs of the suspect are attached.  He is described as being approximately 5’8” tall.
 
Anyone with any information regarding the identity and/or location of this suspect is asked to call the Des Moines Police Department at 515-283-4811, or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-2231400

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Financial Plus Credit Union Robbery
December 05, 2016

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On 01 December 2016 at approximately 3:56 PM, the Financial Plus Credit Union at 2850 E Euclid Ave was robbed.  Des Moines Police Detectives are requesting the community`s assistance with identifying and locating the suspect. The suspect is described as a white male adult, early 20`s, 5`5" - 5`8" tall and 120-175 lbs.  The suspect was wearing a cast or Ace bandage on his left wrist.  He passed a note to the clerk demanding money.  No weapon was displayed.  The suspect was last seen running northwest from the scene.  
 
Anyone with any information regarding this robbery and/or suspect is asked to call Det Peter Wilson at 515-237-1502, or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or you may submit a tip online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.
 

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Bank of America at 501 E. Army Post Road Robbery
December 01, 2016

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On 01 December 2016 at approximately 10:45 a.m., the Bank of America at 501 E. Army Post Road was robbed.  Des Moines Police Department detectives are requesting the community’s assistance with identifying and locating the suspect.  The suspect is described as being a white male adult, age of late 20’s to early 30’s, approximately 5’10” – 6’00” tall and 180 – 200 lbs.  The suspect was armed with a small handgun and passed a note to the clerk announcing the robbery.  The suspect was last seen leaving the bank in a southwest direction (towards SE 5th Street).
 
Anyone with any information regarding this robbery and/or suspect is asked to call Det. Matt Towers at 515-283-4981, or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or you may submit a tip online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.

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Card skimming devices in ATM machines
November 15, 2016

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The Des Moines Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance. The persons in the photos are suspected of installing card skimming devices in ATM machines at Hy Vee grocery, 1107 E Army Post Road, and the EBank, 3401 SW 9th Street. Other area law enforcement agencies have similar investigations ongoing. Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspects in the photos is asked to call the Des Moines Police Department Investigations Division - Special Assignment Section at 515-283-4821, or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400.

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Murder Suspect
November 02, 2016

STATUS: IN CUSTODY

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The Des Moines and Urbandale Police Departments have identified a suspect in the murder of two police officers this morning.  
 
46 year old Urbandale resident Scott Michael Greene is being sought by investigators.  Greene is 5’ 11” / 180 lbs with brown hair and green eyes.  Greene was last known to be driving a blue 2011 Ford F-150 with Iowa license plate 780 YFR.  The truck has a silver colored topper with a ladder rack. Greene is believed to be armed and should be considered dangerous.  If seen, please do not approach Greene, but call 911 and report his location.

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Credit Card Fraud
September 29, 2016

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The Johnston Police Department is attempting to identify the person pictured in connection with a criminal investigation involving a company credit card that was stolen and then fraudulently used to make several unauthorized charges throughout Des Moines.  According to the report #16-001148, on September 15th a ChildServe employee’s purse was stolen after forced entry was made into her vehicle while it was parked at the ChildServe care facility in Johnston.  The suspect then used the employee’s ChildServe company credit card to make several fraudulent purchases at multiple merchant locations throughout Des Moines. A photo of a subject believed to be involved in the fraudulent charges was obtained from security video at one of the merchant locations where the card had been used. 
 
 The subject in-question is a Caucasian male who was wearing a dark colored ball cap and a gray colored t-shirt with the phrase “CAN’T RUSH THIS” printed on the front.  The subject is also believed to have been driving a gray colored extended cab pick-up.  The Johnston Police Department is attempting to identify this subject so that he can be questioned regarding any possible knowledge or involvement he may have had in the described activity. 
 
Anyone who has information about the identity and/or whereabouts of the person depicted in these photos is urged to contact Johnston Police Detective Ryan Hanssen at 515-252-1364 or the Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400.  Individuals providing information do not have to reveal their identity. All calls will be held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. 
 
 

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Wanted Person
September 12, 2016

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The Des Moines Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance with locating a wanted person.

On 13 July 2016, the US Bank at 115 E. Euclid Avenue was robbed by three individuals. Two juveniles were taken into custody immediately following the robbery. A warrant has now been issued for a third person, and investigators believe that he is currently in the Des Moines area.

20 year old David Joseph Lornette is wanted for Robbery – 1st Degree in connection to this bank robbery. Lornette is a black male, approximately 6’2” / 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information as to the location of Lornette is asked to call the Des Moines Police Department, 515-283-4811, or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa, 515-223-1400

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Homicide at Johnny Mac’s
August 06, 2016

STATUS: ARRESTED

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On 06 August 2016, at 1:13 a.m., Des Moines Police Department patrol officers responded to Johnny Mac’s bar, 2279 Hubbell Avenue, to investigate a report of a shooting. Officers arrived to find three (3) victims. All victims were transported to local hospitals by Des Moines Fire Department medics. This incident is now being investigated as a homicide.

William Dawson, Sr (02-21-76) has died as a result of the gunshot injuries he received. Two other victims remain hospitalized. William Dawson, Jr. (06-09-96) and Carley Toomey (02-2496) were also shot, and are expected to survive. The Dawson’s are father and son. Des Moines Police Department detectives continue to interview witnesses, follow investigative leads, and develop suspect information.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to call the Des Moines Police Department at 515-283-4811, or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or submit a tip online.

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Homicide near 45th Street and Kingman Boulevard
July 25, 2016

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At 4:33 a.m., 24 July 2016, Des Moines Police Department patrol officers responded to the area of 45th Street and Kingman Boulevard to investigate a report of gunshots being fired. Upon officer’s arrival, they found a male victim deceased at the scene. The victim in this homicide has been identified as 59 year old Des Moines resident Dennis Strable (08-05-56). At the time of his death, Mr. Strable was riding a bicycle.  It is believed that bicycling was his primary mode of transportation. Attached is a photograph of Mr. Strable. Des Moines Police Department detectives are continuing to follow investigative leads in this case. Detectives are asking that anyone who has seen Mr. Strable, in recent days, or knew him, to please contact them at 515-283-4811.
 
Additionally, tips can be anonymously submitted to Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or through their website at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.

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