Woman arrested in Des Moines, faces charges tied to online erotic ad

The case is said to be part of anti-vice operations by the Des Moines police. More

Crime report — Ankeny

800 block of Northeast Delaware Avenue, Dec. 22 - A 31-year-old Altoona woman was charged with possession of narcotics and possession of drug paraphernalia. More

Crime report — Urbandale

4400 block of 98th Street, Dec. 30 - Police responded to a report of the theft of inflatable Christmas decorations. More

Crime report — West Des Moines

5300 block of University Avenue, Dec. 31 - Police arrested a 53-year-old Waukee woman for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle after she fell asleep while driving. More

Crime report — Des Moines

3000 block of East Douglas Avenue, Dec. 28 - A man reported the theft of a bass guitar valued at $300, two televisions valued at $800, a stereo valued at $200, a DVD player valued at $100 and a speaker valued at $400. More