Des Moines Police Officer Arrested for OWI, Internal Investigation Launched 2024-11-19

Senior Police Officer Joshua N. was arrested in Marshall County on Nov. 11 for operating while intoxicated (OWI) - 1st Offense, improper lane use, and open container. The Des Moines Police Department has launched an internal investigation into the incident to maintain public trust and ensure accountability. Chief Michael McTaggart stated that the department respects the criminal justice process and will take appropriate action based on the investigation's findings.

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Des Moines Police Release Names of Officers Involved in Deadly Shooting 2024-11-19

The Des Moines Police Department has released the names of the officers involved in a shooting early Monday morning that left a suspect dead and two officers injured. The suspect, 37-year-old Joshua D. Green from Carlisle, was shot and killed at the scene after he pulled out a gun and began shooting at the officers. Two Des Moines officers suffered gunshot wounds and were hospitalized, while two other officers were uninjured and placed on administrative leave. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and DMPD are continuing to investigate the officer-involved shooting.

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Iowa Pollster Ann Selzer Retires After Major Miss, Trump Calls for Investigation 2024-11-19

Longtime Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer has announced her retirement from the Des Moines Register's Iowa Poll. Selzer's final poll, released just days before the 2024 election, showed Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in Iowa, but Trump ultimately won the state by a 13% margin. Selzer said her decision to step away from election polling was unrelated to the poll's inaccuracy, and she plans to continue working with private clients. The Des Moines Register acknowledged the need to evolve its polling methods to better reflect public sentiment and improve accuracy.