Compiled by Jared Curtis jared@dmcityview.com
On the clock
Des Moines Police
March 17-18
March 17, 1 a.m.
Assault in the 3300 block of Wright Street. Officers spoke with the victim who stated she was drinking with some friends when a female started a dispute with her over no apparent reason. The victim said the suspect punched her and pushed her over several times. Officers observed bruising on the victim’s face and forehead. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.
March 18, 8:54 p.m.
Assault in the 1100 block of Crocker Street. Officers met with the victim who said that her boyfriend and her were arguing when all of a sudden he punched her in the right eye, which caused bruising and swelling. The suspect ran in an unknown direction, and officers were unable to locate the suspect.
March 18, 10 a.m.
Assault in the 5200 block of S.E. 14th Street. Upon arrival, officers met with the victims who stated they were walking out of Hy-Vee when two suspects from across the parking lot began yelling racial slurs at the victims. The suspects drove by the victims and continued yelling at them. At one point, the suspect’s car hit one of the victims and knocked her to the ground. The suspects then drove away. One victim was also hit in the face with a rubber object. Both victims sustained minor injuries. Officers were unable to locate the suspects.CV
Busted
Name: Rusty Lee Shiffer
The story: Upon making a stop for a traffic violation, officers recognized the passenger, later identified as Shiffer, as a suspect from a previous car pursuit. Officers placed Daniel Millard, the driver, under arrest and also took Shiffer into custody. During an inventory search of the vehicle, an officer found two hypodermic needles, one of which had a brownish liquid to it. The needle tested positive for methamphetamine. Officers advised Shiffer he was under arrest on charges related to the previous car pursuit. Shiffer said the needles were not his, but that he did use meth that day. Officers noticed that Shiffer was very fidgety, rigid and talkative and appeared to be under the influence of a stimulant. Shiffer was taken to the Polk County Jail and charged with eluding, interference with official acts, no insurance, failure to maintain minimum speed (after warning), driving with suspended license, drug paraphernalia and possession of a scheduled II substance.
Most Wanted
Name: Dana Robert Cherry
Age: 40
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 170 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Wanted for: weapons charges. Cherry is also involved with fourth-degree criminal mischief and violation of a no-contact order.
If you know where to find this fugitive, you can anonymously report your tip to the Polk County Crime Stoppers by calling 223-1400, submitting the tip online at www.polkcountycrimestoppers.org or text your tip to “CRIMES” (274637) keyword “PCCS.” Cash rewards paid up to $1,000 for tips that lead to the arrest of the person.
By the numbers: 11
Number of arrests made by Des Moines police on St. Patrick’s Day.
