West Des Moines PD

The WDM City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year City property tax levy during a Council meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. View the notice of public hearing at wdm.iowa.gov/home/showpubli…

The City of West Des Moines is declaring an Emergency Parking Ban for Snow Removal will go into effect for the City of West Des Moines at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026. 

This parking ban will remain in effect until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Help us locate Kaila Monson. She is 16, with brown eyes and hair, 5’1”, 100 lb. She is believed to be in the Des Moines metro area and not believed to be in danger at this time. If you know where she is, please contact Westcom at 515-222-3321.

We honor our officers who have served in the US Armed Forces and thank all of you for your dedicated service. We are a certified OJT employer and encourage veterans to consider a career with us. Apply before 11/18/25 to join our team wdm.iowa.gov/government/pol…

This Saturday, October 25, we will be accepting unwanted prescription medications at our station, located at 250 Mills Civic Parkway from 10 AM to 2 PM. Just drive up; you don’t even have to get out of your car. #DEATakeBackDay   #OpioidEpidemic

We are ready for you to Pack the Patrol Car! Stop by 250 Mills Civic Pkwy and drop off care items for WDM Human Services from now until 7 PM. Here is a link to a full list of items that will help those in need amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

Firearm recovered at Valley High School. Details at wdm.iowa.gov/Home/Component…

West Des Moines Police responded to Valley Southwoods High School 625 S. 35th Street around 10:42 AM September 10, 2025. Police are on site and are reporting there is no active threat.   Police have a presence at the school and will remain on-site until the scene is released.

Now that the rain has stopped, our bike patrol has been on the trails. We came across a friendly little turtle that we had to move along, so please keep an eye out for his friends and be aware that there may be areas of mud or debris from the recent rains. Enjoy the day!

Damarianna has been located and is safe. Thank you for your help!

We are seeking the public’s help in locating Damarianna James-Graham. She is 16, 5’8” and 150 lbs. Damarianna is believed to be in the Des Moines area and is not believed to be in danger at this time. Call Westcom at 515-222-3321 or your local law enforcement agency with info.

We are hiring! Applications open through July 8, 2025. Learn more at wdm.iowa.gov/government/pol…

**Located** Dhianna has been located. We are working to reunite her with family. Additional information will be released when it is available. Thanks to everyone who shared our posts and helped get the message out.

We are asking for the public's help in locating Dihanna Hughes, 13, with brown eyes and hair, 5' 5" and 120 lbs. She was last seen on 5/24 at 11:30 PM in West Des Moines wearing a dark long sleeve shirt and leggings. Call Westcom at (515) 222-3321 if you have any information.

Officer Brinkmeyer, thank you for making a difference at Lutheran Church of Hope and everywhere else you serve in our community.

Stop by tomorrow 5/15 between 5 and 8 PM to honor law enforcement and the community we serve. The opening ceremony will start at 5 PM with a picnic and family friendly activities to follow. We hope to see you there!

**FOUND SAFE** Shortly before 7 PM this evening, Claire Carlson was spotted near Raccoon River Park by members of the public, who contacted  the Westcom Communications Center.  First responders were sent to the area and located Carlson. She is being reunited with her family.

Please help us locate Claire Cassidy Carlson.  She is 28, hazel eyes, and brown/blonde hair.  Claire is 5’7” and approx 170 lbs. Claire is believed to be in crisis.   If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact Westcom Dispatch (515) 222-3321

Going out for the St. Patty’s holiday and want to show off your rizz? Grab a $10 Uber voucher on us and the @IowaGTSB to make sure you get a safe ride home r.uber.com/rQ9ds7evidi #decidetoride