West Des Moines Police Department

Cast a line with West Des Moines Police at Cops N' Bobbers!

Bring your fishing poles and the whole family out for a fun-filled morning of fishing. Enjoy the outdoors, connect with your local officers, and create lasting summer memories at this FREE community event.

Meet us on Saturday June 6th at the City Hall Pond (4200 Mills Civic Pkwy) from 9am-12pm

Contact Lt Brent K**k 515-222-3357 [email protected] with Cops N' Bobbers related inquiries or questions.

Throwing it back to a great day spent with an even greater community!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and made our Police Week Picnic such a great event! We’re grateful for the community support, smiling faces, and everyone who helped honor our officers and first responders.

Special thanks to our amazing sponsors for helping make the day possible:
Hy-Vee, WDMEMS Association, Roy's Towing and Iowa League of Heroes

UPDATE: Carlos has been found. He is fine and he is safe.

We are looking for this 13 year old boy. He was last seen in the 2300 block of Pleasant around 4:00 pm this afternoon. His name is Carlos. He was last seen wearing a red short sleeve shirt, grey/black shorts and carrying a black backpack. He is about 5 feet tall and weighs around 90 pounds.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Westcom dispatch at (515) 222-3321 or their local law enforcement agency.

We responded to an alleged threat at Valley Southwoods around 11:00 AM today. The issue was reported to school administration who contacted the police. An officer made immediate contact with the suspect who is being identified only as a juvenile student at the school. That suspect was removed from the campus and taken to Juvenile Court Intake. No acts of violence occurred. No weapons were found on campus.

We appreciate our strong relationships with schools in the city. “We have a School Resource Officer program which has helped tremendously,” said Sergeant Dan Wade. “These open lines of communication really support quick responses to these calls.”

Our detectives are completing this investigation. Operations at the school were not interrupted.

Cop On A Rooftop
Visit a Dunkin near you and donate to support Special Olympic Athletes in Iowa on 5/15/26 from 6am-12pm

PICNIC REMINDER THIS THURSDAY! This annual event offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with some men and women who work tirelessly for our community. Bring your family and friends to come meet some first responders, engage in learning opportunities, participate in fun activities, and indulge in FREE food!

On Monday, May 4, Chief Bellamy joined Mayor Trimble and members of the City Council to accept a proclamation recognizing National Police Week, May 10–16, 2026.

National Police Week is celebrated each year during the week of May 15. It’s a time set aside to honor and celebrate police officers and the important work they do in communities across the country. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation naming May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week.

We are especially proud of the officers who wear the WDMPD patch and serve our community with dedication and professionalism.

UPDATE: Carlos has been found. He is safe and has been reunited with his family.

We are searching for a missing 13-year-old boy. Carlos Lindberg was last seen around 5:30 PM today in the 2300 block of Pleasant Street of West Des Moines. Carlos is a white male with brown eyes and brown hair. He is about 5’ 00” tall and estimated to weigh 90 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue Under Armour t-shirt, gray shorts, and with a black backpack.

Anyone with information on Carlos’ whereabouts is asked to call Westcom dispatch at (515) 222-3321 or their local police department.

DONUT miss this opportunity to support the Special Olympics Iowa!
West Des Moines Police officers and surrounding departments will be on the Dunkin rooftops greeting customers to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Athletes.
Make a donation of any amount and receive a FREE Dunkin’ Donut!
We're proud to partner with Dunkin' and Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Iowa and invite everyone to stop by!