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Des Moines man convicted of murder in first homicide of 2022
Trishay Marsean Thompson, 24, of Des Moines, was found Jan. 9 with gunshot wounds in his car at an apartment complex in the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Judge convicts Des Moines man for murdering Randi Light
Randi Light and Clarence Reed had been in a relationship for two years and lived together at the time of the murder.
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National Hispanic Bar Association honors assistant county attorney
Morales, who has been in the office since November 2015, was chosen as one of 17 attorneys nationally for the Latina Leadership Academy.
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Graham: Shooting by Pleasant Hill officer was justified under Iowa law
‘Please talk about the need for a red flag law,' father says
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Des Moines man sentenced for sex abuse
As a condition of probation, Coby Hemphill must reside at the Fort Des Moines Correctional facility.
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Johnston homicide was self-defense, County Attorney Graham rules
The shooting of Steven Miller occurred on May 9, 2023.
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Four more teens sentenced in East High shootings
Three defendants remain to be sentenced in the fatal shootings.
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Des Moines man gets life sentence for Sonic stabbing
On Dec. 7, a jury convicted Pierce of all counts: first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree burglary, and going armed with intent.
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Jury finds Urbandale man guilty of first-degree murder
A Polk County jury convicted Dustin Lee Sample, 38, previously of Urbandale, of Murder in the First Degree Wednesday in the beating death of his wife, Mary.
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10th teen pleads guilty in East High shootings
Of the 10 defendants in the shootings, three pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, and four pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.
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Teen pleads guilty to murder in East High shootings
Jose Lopez-Perez, 15, was killed in the March 7, 2022, shooting, and Kemery Ortega and Jessica Lopez Torres were critically injured. They were part of a group of teens congregating outside the school when dozens of gunshots were fired toward them from three vehicles driving past.
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Des Moines man found guilty of first-degree murder, robbery
Sean Chapman was shot in the head in his apartment at 3620 Twana Drive in July 2022.
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Black officers will hold training for youth
The hands-on interactive training curriculum is geared towards teens and young adults from ages 13-18.
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Candidate's comments regarding Polk County Attorney’s Office were wrong
The safety and health of our community are paramount at the Polk County Attorney’s Office, as are truth and justice for everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, income, or any other factors.
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Get your driver's license reinstated through revamped program
Many Polk County residents who have lost their driving privileges can now get their licenses reinstated more quickly and through payments based on their incomes.
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Fatal shooting was self-defense, County Attorney determines
'If you are a victim of domestic violence, please reach out for help,' Graham said.
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Jury finds Des Moines man guilty in drag-racing death
The jury found Robert Lee Miller III guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, vehicular homicide by reckless driving and vehicular homicide by drag racing related to the death of Marcos Faguada.
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Graham: 'I support the judge's ruling in Lewis case'
Statement from Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham on the Pieper Lewis case:
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Hyde convicted of second-degree murder in beating death
A Polk County deputy and other witnesses saw Hyde assault Timothy G. Thacker, 63, of Des Moines near Hubbell Avenue and Highway 65 on Sept. 21, 2021. Thacker died a few days later.
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Jury convicts Klever for first-degree murder of missing Des Moines woman
“The relentlessness of the investigation by law enforcement and the quality of the evidence made the difference in this case,” said Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham.
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McFadden, Allen sentenced in GPS stalking case
“I share the community’s outrage at McFadden’s and Allen’s behavior,” Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham said. “It’s important that the community understands that these plea deals were negotiated in consultation with the victim’s advocate."
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5K run/walk will honor crime victims
The National Crime Victims' Rights Week Benefit 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, April 29, in Water Works Park in Des Moines. This free event will include food trucks, music, entertainment for children, and a resource fair for survivors.
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Des Moines man gets 70 years for sexually abusing minors
Todd Robert Hicks, 43, was arrested in August 2022 and charged with six counts of 2nd-degree sexual abuse and three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. He was accused of abusing the children and filming the acts. He pleaded guilty to the charges on Jan. 17, 2023.
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Graham supports U Visa process for crime victims
Polk County Attorney Kimberly Graham encourages noncitizen survivors of crime to cooperate with law enforcement, pledging that her office will support their efforts to obtain a U Visa if they qualify.
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Prosecutor: Bills would harm abuse survivors
The Polk County Attorney’s Office asks Iowa legislators to proceed carefully before passing bills to discharge defendants from probation early.
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Inmate sentenced in 2012 cold-case killing
An inmate at the Anamosa State Penitentiary was sentenced Wednesday to 50 years in prison after confessing to a 2012 murder.
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Saylor Township man gets life sentence for kidnapping, sex abuse
A Saylor Township man was sentenced to life in prison Friday for kidnapping and sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl.