Polk County Attorney's Office

10/13/2026

Thanks to all of the law enforcement agencies that attended our training day last week: Polk County Sheriff's Office, Iowa Des Moines Police West Des Moines Police Department Altoona Police Department Clive Police Department Johnston Police Department-Iowa Urbandale Police Department Topics covered included child abuse and trauma; financial crimes; juvenile justice; domestic violence; and fi****ms and drug trafficking prosecutions. We provide training and guidance to law enforcement day in and day out, but it's useful to bring as many people into one room as possible to discuss changes in legislation, case law, and trends. We appreciate our partnerships in promoting public safety.

10/11/2026

Dylan James Brown, 24, a.k.a. Guy Green, must serve at least 35 years in prison before he is eligible for parole.

A Grimes man was sentenced to 58 years in prison on Friday for offenses including the homicide of his 2-month-old daughter.

10/08/2026

Creating a safer community for young people takes all of us.

On the latest episode of Community Difference Makers, United Way of Central Iowa’s Antonio Roddy joins Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham, Bridget Cravens-Neely, of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa, and host Emily Abbas for a conversation about Central Iowa’s Safe & Thriving Youth Community Plan.

Together, they explore the progress being made to prevent youth violence and how families, schools, mentors, community organizations, and young people all play a role in creating safer, brighter futures for youth across our community.

Community Difference Makers is a podcast collaboration between United Way of Central Iowa and Bankers Trust, taking a deeper look at some of the most pressing issues impacting central Iowa.

🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts or watch the conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gDytFnEm

10/08/2026

🍂💊 Fall DEA Take Back Day is coming up! 💊🍂

Safely dispose of your unused or expired medications at the Urbandale Police Department during the Fall DEA Take Back event!

📅 Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Urbandale Police Department

This is a great opportunity to clear out medications you no longer need while helping keep them out of the wrong hands and protecting our community. No questions asked—just bring them in for safe disposal!

Help us spread the word and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to participate. 💙

10/07/2026

Andrea is a caring leader, and both she and Eva are dedicated to serving and protecting children and families in our community. Eva and her family deserved all the support we could provide.

10/07/2026

Congratulations to Andrea Vitzthum, who was given the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Vitzthum, chief of the Polk County Iowa Attorney Office’s Juvenile Bureau, was nominated by Assistant County Attorney Eva Morales. Morales is the spouse of Sgt. First Class Zachary Mancuso, who was deployed for more than a year in the Middle East. He received a Bronze Star for his actions there.

In this video, Iowa ESGR volunteer Jim Freese explains why Andrea's award is "extra special."

Read more here: https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/county-attorney/news/bureau-chief-receives-patriot-award-for-support-of-military-spouse/

10/07/2026

County Attorney Kimberly Graham joined Community Difference Makers host Emily Abbas, along with Tone Roddy of United Way of Central Iowa and Bridget Cravens-Neely of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa, to discuss how preventing youth violence takes more than just a justice system and how families, schools, mentors, community organizations, and young people can work together to create brighter futures for local youth.
Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gWHk6rRs

Way of Central Iowa and Trust are collaborating on the Community Difference Makers podcast in 2026 to take a deeper look at issues such as housing, food security, childcare, youth violence and more.

10/02/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you are a victim of domestic violence, please reach out for help. In an emergency, please call 911. Here are other resources for victims:

Children & Families of Iowa’s Domestic Violence Services: 515-243-6147 or 1-800-942-0333

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

The Iowa Victims Service Call Center: Call 24/7 at 1-800-770-1650, or text IOWAHELP to 20121. See survivorshelp.org

Violence Free Iowa: www.violencefreeiowa.org

The Safe at Home program: safeathome.iowa.gov.

Domestic Violence Awareness Project: www.dvawareness.org

The Love is Respect Teen Dating Violence Hotline: 1-866-331-9474 or text LOVEIS to 22522. Learn more at loveisrespect.org.

09/29/2026

09/24/2026

Congrats to the Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services and a coalition of state and local officials, including Assistant Polk County Attorney Amanda Johnson. Look at these results:

>> 260 active investigations opened across 96 communities and 54 counties.
>> $84.6 million in reported losses investigated.
>> $2.28+ million stopped directly in its tracks before reaching scammers.
>> $92,721 directly recovered for victims.
>> Millions in seized assets earmarked for victim restitution, including $3.58 million in cryptocurrency, $1.5 million in real estate, $300,000 in vehicles, and $128,015 in financial accounts.

Report scams! Iowa law enforcement works together to prevent and prosecute fraud and theft.

The Iowa Insurance Fraud Bureau, alongside our multi-agency partners, have been recognized nationally by the International Association of Special Investigation Units (IASIU) for dismantling complex, transnational fraud networks targeting vulnerable populations. Rather than reacting after financial harm occurs, our collaborative model focuses on proactive disruption:

🛑 Stopped $2.28M+ in losses before money reached international scammers.
🛑 Seized millions in assets for victim restitution, including crypto, real estate, and vehicles.
🛑 Intercepted physical operations, arresting couriers trying to collect liquidated senior assets.
🛑 Redirected scam websites in real time through pioneering work with Iowa State University cybersecurity students.

As Iowa Insurance Division Fraud Bureau Chief Matt Mortvedt said: “We are sending a direct warning to transnational crime groups: Iowa is a zero-tolerance state for fraud. We will identify you, shut down your networks, seize your assets, and ensure you are held fully accountable.”

Thank you to our partners at the Iowa Department of Public Safety (Iowa Fusion Center), Iowa Attorney General's Office, Polk County Attorney's Office, and Iowa State University!

Read the entire release at: https://iid.iowa.gov/press-release/2026-09-23/iowa-multi-agency-coalition-wins-national-award-dismantling-transnational-fraud-networks