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Des Moines Police As the largest and most urban law enforcement agency in the state, the Des Moines Police Department has a strong commitment to community policing.

We encourage our residents to help us address issues occurring in their neighborhoods and to participate in the resolution of their concerns. Our Neighborhood Based Service Delivery Program has been expanded, assigning detectives and Traffic Unit officers to neighborhoods to provide citizens with greater access to department resources.Our department consists of an authorized strength of 379 sworn officers and 110 civilian support personnel. The department is organized into two divisions: the Operations Division and the Investigations Division. Both divisions are commanded by assistant chiefs who report directly to the Chief of Police.

The Des Moines Police Department is requesting the community's assistance with locating a missing endangered person.83-y...
10/16/2026

The Des Moines Police Department is requesting the community's assistance with locating a missing endangered person.

83-year-old Karen Soike was last seen just before 5:00 PM walking near the Price Chopper store in Beaverdale. Karen is living with Alzheimer's.

Law enforcement and family efforts to locate Karen have not produced results.

Karen is 4'10" tall, and weighs approximately 120 lbs. She was last seen wearing a tan trench coat and floral pants.

If you see or believe that you have seen Karen please call 911.

Sgt Paul Parizek

The men and women of the DMPD share their condolences with and offer their support to the fellow officers, family, & fri...
10/13/2026

The men and women of the DMPD share their condolences with and offer their support to the fellow officers, family, & friends of Minnehaha County Sheriff's Office Deputy Katherine Frank following her tragic line of duty death.

Deputy Frank was shot on October 9th. Despite lifesaving efforts, she died on October 12th in Sioux Falls, SD.

One person has been charged in the shooting.

The Minnehaha Sheriffs Office shared “Deputy Frank's death is a significant loss to our agency and to the broader law enforcement community in and around Sioux Falls. She served the citizens of Minnehaha County with professionalism, humility, and dedication. Her absence will be felt deeply by all who have had the privilege of working alongside her.”

Rest in peace, hero.

Digital leads assisted detectives with locating Madilyn in Missouri.As detectives from our Special Victims Section follo...
10/12/2026

Digital leads assisted detectives with locating Madilyn in Missouri.

As detectives from our Special Victims Section followed leads locally, they requested the assistance of a DMPD Crimes Against Persons Section detective, specially trained as a member of the FBI Cellular Analysis Survey Team (CAST), to assist in the investigation.

Within a few hours, cellular data analysis identified the teen as being in Blue Springs, Missouri. DMPD detectives collaborated with the City of Blue Springs, Missouri Police Department in and the teen was recovered safely.

Arrangements are being made to reunite her with her family.

Officers in Missouri found the teen to be with a 19-year-old male. He has been detained as the investigation continues.

Additional information will be shared as it becomes available for release.

Sgt Paul Parizek

Original Post:

The Des Moines Police Department is asking for the community's help with locating a missing endangered teenager.

14-year-old Madilyn voluntarily left her home on the city's east side several days ago. She has had sporadic contact with family, but is without needed medications and is believed to be in crisis.

Law enforcement and family efforts to locate Madilyn have not produced results.

Madilyn is 5'3” tall, and weighs approximately 180 Ibs. Her hair has been dyed bright green since this photo was taken. She was last known to be wearing a shirt with blue & black polka dots on it, and gray sweatpants.

If you see or believe that you have seen Madilyn, please call 911.

10/12/2026

Detectives continue to seek justice for Dmitri, his family, and friends. If you have any information regarding the location of Tyrice Bassette, please call 911.

Here are this week’s mobile radar locations. Please drive safely!Monday:4300 Blk Ingersoll Ave4800 Blk Hickman Rd Tuesda...
10/11/2026

Here are this week’s mobile radar locations. Please drive safely!

Monday:
4300 Blk Ingersoll Ave
4800 Blk Hickman Rd

Tuesday:
4300 Blk Ingersoll Ave
4800 Blk Hickman Rd

Wednesday:
4300 Blk Ingersoll Ave
4800 Blk Hickman Rd

Thursday:
300 Blk SE McKinley Ave
2800 Blk SW 9th St

Friday:
300 Blk SE McKinley Ave
2800 Blk SW 9th St

Speed trailer locations, Oct 12 - 23rd:
2800 Blk Indianola Ave
1000 Blk SE 14th St

The work our officers do on the streets can change pace in an instant.Sometimes it’s fast and dynamic, like yesterday af...
10/10/2026

The work our officers do on the streets can change pace in an instant.

Sometimes it’s fast and dynamic, like yesterday afternoons pursuit of a stolen car. Other times, it’s tense and methodical, like the 90 minutes spent searching for an armed domestic violence suspect earlier this week.

Knowing when to move quickly and when to slow down, work carefully, and stay patient requires focus, teamwork, and sound judgment.

The response looks different, but the result is the same; suspects in custody.

Whatever the call demands, our team rises to the occasion.

After decades of public service, with both the DMPD and United States Army, Paul Tieszen retired from the jobs, but not ...
10/08/2026

After decades of public service, with both the DMPD and United States Army, Paul Tieszen retired from the jobs, but not from the service. Paul dedicated himself to helping other veterans who at times were struggling with their experiences.

The shared sacrifices of public service bond us together long after we move into the later chapters of our lives. Yesterday, DMPD was honored to be part of the crowd welcoming Paul home after his journey with other veterans on the Lone Eagle Honor Flight.

Thank you for your service, leadership, and friendship!

The men and women of the DMPD share their condolences with and offer their support to the fellow officers, family, & fri...
10/07/2026

The men and women of the DMPD share their condolences with and offer their support to the fellow officers, family, & friends of Wisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger following his tragic line of duty death.

On September 21, 2026, Trooper Ritger was responding to a traffic pursuit when he deployed a tire deflation device on a bridge deck. As he moved to a position of cover, he fell from the bridge onto the roadway below. Despite lifesaving efforts and critical medical care, Trooper Ritger died of his injuries on October 2, 2026.

The Wisconsin State Patrol shared “Trooper Ritger was a dedicated public servant whose strong work ethic and positive presence left a lasting impact on anyone who had the privilege of knowing him. He approached every situation with professionalism, integrity and a genuine commitment to serving others.”

Rest in peace, hero.

Crimes Against Persons Section detectives have made an arrest in the October 4th shooting incident in the Court Avenue E...
10/06/2026

Crimes Against Persons Section detectives have made an arrest in the October 4th shooting incident in the Court Avenue Entertainment District.

18-year-old Jayshawn Woods Crawford was taken into custody last night by detectives. He is currently charged with one count of Attempted Murder (Class B felony).

Two handguns have been recovered.

Detectives learned during the investigation that Woods Crawford is currently on pre-trial release for prior felony charges and is wearing a GPS ankle monitoring device. Data from that device placed Woods Crawford near the scene.

Woods Crawford was captured on surveillance video at the scene, and admitted to detectives that he shot the victim.

The 23-year-old victim remains hospitalized and continues to recover.

Detectives continue this investigation.

Each year, our Crimes Against Property Section detectives post a clearance rate above the national average. They can be...
10/05/2026

Each year, our Crimes Against Property Section detectives post a clearance rate above the national average. They can be tough cases, committed by people who know the goal is to go undetected while they steal from you.

After a Family Day win at Mediacom Stadium, Drake Football players returned to their locker room to find that wallets, debit cards, headphones, and other miscellaneous pieces of personal property had been stolen from them.

The tracking capabilities of some of the electronic devices pointed to a house a few blocks away in the 1400 block of 34th St. Unable to get a response at the door, patrol officers secured the house and called in Crimes Against Property Section detectives.

Detectives worked deep into the night to obtain and then serve a search warrant at the house. Led by Det. Escobar, the majority of the property was recovered and returned to the players.

An 18-year-old resident of the house was charged with multiple felonies related to the burglary of the locker room.

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25 E. 1st Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

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