Crime & Safety Report for 956 55th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Traffic

07/16/2026 10:08 PM

80th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and law enforcement responded to an apparent minor vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 80 near mile marker 114 to help an elderly person get out of a vehicle. The person was reported not to be trapped and the situation was described as non-emergent.

Traffic

07/16/2026 09:13 PM

80th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

As discussed during the dispatch call, units respond to a reported crash on I-80 eastbound near mile marker 414 involving a four-door sedan that apparently struck the median. Dispatchers check with Dallas County about any lane blockage and possible injuries.

Suspicious Activity

07/16/2026 08:23 PM

63rd St, Des Moines, IA 50322

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible suspicious situation at an apartment on 63rd Street in Des Moines after a caller reported hearing female voices inside a unit that was believed to be vacant.

Disturbance

07/16/2026 07:28 PM

Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a possible property dispute at a residence on Woodland Avenue, where people are meeting to retrieve belongings.

Fire

07/16/2026 06:26 PM

SW 63rd St, Des Moines, IA

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported illegal burn near the river bridge along Southwest 63rd Street in Des Moines, with people seen near the fire on the east side of the bridge.