Des Moines officers justified in fatal shooting of domestic dispute suspect, attorney says
The suspect, Weston Dean Derby, 45, of Bellevue, Nebraska, pointed a gun at his head before pointing it at officers. In the lead-up to the 2020 election, all eyes are on Iowa. Get updates of all things Iowa politics delivered to your inbox.
Video of suspect killed by Des Moines police, officer injured by friendly fire released
Des Moines police body and dashcam footage document an officer who was shot by friendly fire and a suspect who was killed after a chase.
Deadly Des Moines police shooting in July is ruled 'legally justified'
Report follows an investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation into the July 30 killing of Weston Derby.
Des Moines police officer shot in the head last week walks out of hospital
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - The Des Moines police officer who was shot in the head last week is now out of the hospital. It happened on Sept. 16 when Des Moines Police Officers Cade Moritz and Jacob Boekhoff tried to pull over a car. The driver sped off and crashed about a block away.
City of Des Moines announce 2 finalists for police chief
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department is down to two finalists for its next chief following the retirement of Chief Dana Wingert.
AG concludes fatal shooting of suspect by 2 Des Moines police officers legally justified
After a review of an investigation into the fatal shooting of a Nebraska man by two Des Moines police officers, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded the shooting was legally justified. The incident happened back on July 30th when police were contacted about 45-year-old Weston Derby violating a no-contact order
Iowa AG rules Des Moines police shooting of man with pellet gun justified
The Iowa Attorney General's Office has ruled a Des Monies police involved shooting from July 30, 2024 as "legally justified."The shooting happened at about 3:30
Iowa AG, Polk County Attorney determine officers' use of force in Des Moines shooting was 'reasonable'
During the shooting incident, one DMPD officer was hospitalized due to "friendly fire," while suspect Weston Derby was killed at the scene.
Iowa Attorney General investigation finds Des Moines police shooting justified
A deadly shooting by two Des Moines police officers was legally justified, according to a report from the Iowa Attorney General's Office.
Des Moines man charged with Attempted Murder for allegedly shooting man in chest
A Des Moines man has been arrested in connection to a shooting earlier this month that sent one person to the hospital with ...
Former Des Moines council member appointed to Iowa Board of Regents
Governor Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of Christine Hensley to the Iowa Board of Regents on Thursday.According to a ...
Des Moines Register names Iowa's Top Workplaces for 2024
For the 14th year, the Des Moines Register is recognizing the Top Workplaces in Iowa, as determined in an annual program that ...
This Is Iowa: Des Moines nurse uses art to bring joy to kids battling cancer
Nurse Ally Stutzman uses her breaks at work to create colorful messages love and hope on every door of the pediatric oncology ...
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Des Moines plans to crack down on homeless encampments in public areas. Here’s how it will work
Under the new bans, people who do not leave or remove their campsites can be arrested, charged with a simple misdemeanor and ...
'Safe center' near Des Moines metro could increase sexual assault reporting, prosecutions
Sexual assault victims in Iowa would have a 24-hour place to go, away from hospital emergency rooms, under plans being ...
Election 2024: Iowa House Democrats unveil 2025 legislative priorities
DES MOINES, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa Capitol Bureau) - Election day is 40 days away. Iowa House Democrats say they want voters ...