Suspect detained after taser use in attic, Des Moines IA

Assault

Reported: 11/12/2025 09:45 PM

E 16th St, Des Moines, IA

Officers found and arrested a suspect hiding in an attic after giving commands. A taser was used during the arrest and a crime scene investigation was requested.

Audio|Source: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1

02:25

Transcript:

00:00

We got him up here in the attic.

00:06

Winston, did you say you've got him up in the attic? Is that correct?

00:12

Sorry, one (name withheld).

00:13

I want one copy.

00:14

We're making contact now.

00:16

We're giving commands.

00:18

Copy. Copy.

00:21

120 D.P.

00:24

Go ahead, 120.

00:26

The driver, finish.

00:32

(number withheld).

00:33

Yes,

00:38

so in custody.

00:40

Copy, suspect in custody.

00:47

Okay, Carers, FDFD's run to near East McKinley, they'll advise, (number withheld).

00:55

Mr. (name withheld), FD.

00:56

(number withheld), East Jukelet, they'll advise, (number withheld).

01:05

(number withheld).

01:06

Go ahead, (number withheld).

01:09

Except my runaway to Lencer, if you just want that 504 no, submit it on Tyler as well.

01:14

I'll be case-made to any.

01:16

Copy, 504.

01:21

I copy, thanks.

01:24

(number withheld).

01:29

001.

01:31

501. 501.

01:34

Can you start CSI[1] for use of force place? And we'll take a case number if there hasn't been one yet.

01:42

Copy. Case number is going to be (number withheld).

01:45

(number withheld).

01:46

Sorry,

01:50

thank you.

01:51

And tailored appointment.

01:54

Copy.

01:55

We'll get them started for you.

02:00

Unit 98.

02:03

Yeah, 98.

02:06

I'm going to have a trip for you when you're ready to copy.

02:10

It's going to be (number withheld), near 16th, (number withheld) near 16th.

02:17

Case number (number withheld), (number withheld), (number withheld) for one to check with a taser deployment.

02:25

Copy.

Police codes explained

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[1]

CSI: Crime Scene Investigator requested

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E 16th St, Des Moines, IA

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