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Yahoo
07-03-2025
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Domestic abuse suspect arrested; DMPD officers suffer minor injuries in incident
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man wanted on multiple domestic violence-related arrest warrants was taken into custody Thursday after police say he struggled with officers. Two Des Moines police officers suffered minor injuries as the man resisted during the arrest. Sgt. Paul Parizek, the spokesperson for the Des Moines Police Department, said the incident happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. when officers found Corey Carson, 30, at a business near E. 26th Street and E. University Avenue. Carson ran as he noticed officers approaching. He then fled on a bicycle before ditching it and running again. Sgt. Parizek said officers used a taser but it was ineffective. Three DMPD officers tried to take Carson into custody and a bystander's video posted to social media shows police struggling with Carson in the roadway near E. 28th Street and E. University Avenue as he allegedly resisted arrest. The video shows officers punching Carson during the incident. 1 killed in Shelby County armed standoff Two other local law enforcement officers are also seen joining DMPD officers as they take Carson into custody after a short struggle. Sgt. Parizek said they were part of a task force that happened to be in the area. Two DMPD officers suffered minor lacerations in the arrest. Carson's arrest warrants were related to multiple domestic abuse assault cases in which a female partner reported being injured by Carson. Sgt. Parizek also said there were 12 warrants for violating a no contact order. The video posted to social media shows about 80 seconds of the six-minute event, according to Sgt. Paul Parizek. He says a review will be done of officers' use of force during the arrest, which is standard DMPD policy. Carson is being held in the Polk County Jail on the outstanding warrants along with three new charges from Thursday: two counts of interference with official acts causing bodily injury and one count of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine. Domestic abuse suspect arrested; DMPD officers suffer minor injuries in incident 10 years of two-wheeled service, one burrito at a time A look inside Des Moines' homelessness crisis Tiny Homes possible solution to Des Moines' homelessness crisis; what are they? Roosevelt High School holds Rider Pride Night to fundraise for Best Buddies, Special Olympics programs Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
10 years of two-wheeled service, one burrito at a time
DES MOINES, Iowa — What began as one man's epiphany has become one of the most visible homeless-advocacy groups in the Des Moines metro, and this weekend, the Urban Bicycle Food Ministry turns ten years old. 'Ten years ago,' explains Robby Collier, a UBFM volunteer, '(founder) Joe Laslo was recovering from a serious bike accident when his pastor gave a sermon about the homeless. It hit him right then that he should act.' Collier says when Laslo was healthy enough, he used his bike as a way to reach the homeless on the streets of Des Moines. A look inside Des Moines' homelessness crisis 'The first day he set out with 20 burritos and 20 bottles of water. He handed them all out.' Tonight, the Urban Bicycle Food Ministry — which sprang from Laslo's efforts — handed out 800 burritos, along with over 800 sandwiches, bottles of water, blankets, warm clothing and sleeping pads to homeless and food insecure Iowans in Des Moines. Over 40 volunteers work together every week and say the connections they make with the people they serve are some of the most important in their lives. 'I can talk about it on the TV, I can talk to you one-on-one,' Collier says, 'but once you've seen it and you've actually gone out and built that relationship with a hug, with a kind word, with a burrito — it really fills your heart.' On Saturday (March 8th) the Ministry will celebrate ten years of service with a party at Twisted Vine Brewery in the East Village. The public is welcome to attend. Metro News: 10 years of two-wheeled service, one burrito at a time A look inside Des Moines' homelessness crisis Tiny Homes possible solution to Des Moines' homelessness crisis; what are they? Roosevelt High School holds Rider Pride Night to fundraise for Best Buddies, Special Olympics programs 2 charged after dozens of animals found in 'poor conditions' at Des Moines motel Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Roosevelt High School holds Rider Pride Night to fundraise for Best Buddies, Special Olympics programs
DES MOINES, Iowa — Thursday night Roosevelt High School held its Rider Pride Night which showcased and fundraised for the school's Special Olympics and Best Buddies programs. Steven Schappaugh, Roosevelt High School's Principal, said the event shows off the best of Roosevelt High School's community. Iowa parents express concern as measles cases rise in U.S. 'These events where the community comes together and they see the beautiful diversity and all that our school has to offer. There's nothing like it outside of the metro. And so that's the most important part of tonight is really the benefits of the community, seeing our students on display these amazing programs. And what happens when students come together with the support of nurturing, caring adults for opportunities that are made available to them.' During the event students in Best Buddies played a game of basketball and attendees were able to take part in a silent auction. To learn more about the Roosevelt High School Rider Pride Night, visit Roosevelt High School's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
