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Material Witness warrant
December 13, 2022
Des Moines Police Department detectives are requesting the community’s assistance with locating a person in connection with this investigation.
A Material Witness warrant has been obtained for 54-year-old Des Moines resident Scott L. Lowery. Lowery is approximately 5’10” tall, and weighs approximately 190 lbs. Attached is a photo of Lowery. Lowery is believed to be driving a blue-colored, 2006 Jeep Commander, Iowa license plate MNP 490.
Attached is a photo of the vehicle. Des Moines Police Department detectives believe that Lowery has information that is critical to moving this investigation forward.
If you have any information regarding the current location of Lowery or this vehicle, or believe you may have recently seen either, please call Des Moines Police Department detectives at 515-283- 4864. You may also share information through Crimestoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com. You may remain anonymous and reward funds are available.
Shooting Suspect
March 24, 2022
***ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY***
DMPD detectives are requesting the community’s assistance with identifying a suspect in a recent shooting incident.
On March 19, a shooting incident occurred at Whiskey River, 2301 Ingersoll. Two adult males were injured in this incident. Both are recovering.
DMPD detectives have interviewed witnesses and examined evidence, including surveillance video. Through the course of the investigation, the person pictured here has been identified as a suspect in the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this incident, and/or the identity of this person, is asked to call Det. Lohnes at 515-237-1579.
You may also submit anonymous tips through Crimestoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.
BANK ROBBERY SUSPECT
February 08, 2022
STATUS: ARRESTEDDMPD detectives are requesting the community’s assistance with identifying a bank robbery suspect.
Shortly before 5pm on 26 Jan, the Metro Credit Union in the 100 blk of University Ave was robbed. Five days later, shortly before 2pm, the Central Bank in the 3400 blk of Ingersoll was robbed. Fortunately, no employees or customers were physically injured in either incident. The suspect did indicate that he was armed.
Surveillance images of the suspect from each robbery appear to be the same person.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the person in these photos, is asked to call DMPD detectives at 515-237-1499. Tips may also be submitted through Crimestoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com. You may remain anonymous and reward funds are available.
HOMICIDE ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY
January 30, 2022
Today, DMPD detectives have charged both with Murder - 1st Degree in the 31 Aug 21 shooting death of Javier Wilson-Moncada.
These arrests bring the DMPD 2021 homicide clearance rate to 100%, and most importantly, a healing step forward for the friends and family of Javier.
Detectives are requesting the community’s assistance with identifying a third person believed to be connected to this case. If you recognize the person in these photographs, please contact DMPD detectives at 515-237-1499. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crimestoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com. Reward funds are available.
WANTED PERSON / SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
January 13, 2022
STATUS: ARRESTEDDMPD detectives are requesting the community’s assistance with locating a wanted person.
20-yr-old Des Moines resident Andrew Gordon Meyer has active, felony level, drug-related arrest warrants, and has been identified as having important knowledge of the circumstances in the 09 January shooting of a 24-yr-old male in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Ave. The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Meyer is described as 5’7” tall, weighing approximately 150 lbs., with brown hair and blue eyes.
If you have any information regarding Meyer's location, please call 911. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.
Missing Child
June 14, 2021
11 year old Xavior Harrelson was last seen at 510 North Front Street in Montezuma Iowa on or about May 27th, 2021. Xavior is 4’ 9” tall, weighs 100 lbs, and has brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information about the disappearance of Xavior is asked to call the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s office tip line at 641-623-2107 or Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400.
Community members and local businesses have established an additional reward fund for information leading to the resolution of this case.
Neil Darrell - Attempted murder
May 07, 2021
Des Moines Police Department detectives have issued arrest warrants related to this investigation. The community’s assistance is being requested in locating the wanted suspect. 26-year-old Cedar Rapids resident Neil Darrell Clark has the following active arrest warrants:
• Attempted Murder
• Willful Injury (two counts)
• Intimidation With A Dangerous Weapon 2
Detectives have information that indicates Clark has fled the state.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Clark is asked to call the Des Moines Police Department at 515-237- 1502.
You can also submit a tip through Crimestoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com. You may remain anonymous and reward funds may be available.
Wanted - Child Endangerment & Neglect
February 03, 2021
Ericka Lynn Rankins is currently wanted on warrants for:
• Child Endangerment (9 counts)
• Neglect or Abandonment of a Dependent Child (2 counts)
The victims connected to these charges are multiple, minor aged, children of Rankins. At this time, no charges have been filed in connection with the ongoing death investigation.
To date, Rankins has declined to surrender to detectives, and she has avoided arrest. Detectives are requesting the community’s assistance in locating Rankins.
If you have any information regarding the location of Rankins, please contact the Des Moines Police Department at 515-283-4811.
You may also submit tips through CrimeStoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com. You may remain anonymous, and reward funds may be available.
David Salinas - Wanted
November 05, 2019
DMPD detectives are requesting the community's assistance with locating an individual wanted for kidnapping and burglary.
36 yr old David Salinas is wanted on the charges of Kidnapping - 1st Degree, Kidnapping - 2nd Degree, Burglary - 1st Degree, Assault Causing Inury, Theft - 2nd Degree, and Violation Of A No Contact Order.
The adult female victims in this case reported that during the early morning hours of 03 Nov, Salinas broke into the home that they were in, assaulted them, tied them up, and held them against their will for several hours. One victim is a former girlfriend and had a No Contact Order in place prohibiting Salinas from contacting her.
Salinas is a Hispanic male, 5'11" tall, weighing 175 lbs. It is unknown what vehicle Salinas may be associated with.
Salinas is known to go armed.
If you have any information regarding Salinas, please call 911. You may also submit an anonymous tip through Crimestoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400, or online at www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com.
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