Compiled by Jared Curtis jared@dmcityview.com
On the clock
Des Moines Police
July 18-19
July 18, 2:20 a.m.
Assault causing injury in the 1500 block of 2nd Avenue. The victim stated he was inside a bar when the male suspect struck him with a beer bottle for no reason. The victim tried to assault the suspect back, but patrons separated them, and the suspect escaped on a moped. The victim reported the suspect was intoxicated and fled westbound. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.
July 18, 2:30 a.m.
Shooting in the 100 block of 3rd Street. Upon arrival, officers met with the victim who stated he had been shot once in the right hand while walking with friends eastbound in the parking lot on 3rd Street. The victim told officers he heard six or seven gunshots and realized he was bleeding. He told officers he had not been in any of the clubs or in any arguments before the shots were fired. Officers were unable to locate any suspect(s) or suspect vehicles at the time.
July 18, 7 a.m. to July 19, 11 p.m.
Burglary in the 200 block of Dickman Road. The victim returned to her apartment and noticed that a box fan she had left running was turned off and numerous papers were strewn about. The victim also noticed her cabinet doors were standing open in the kitchen. Upon further investigation, the victim found two DVD players, approximately 75 DVDs, jewelry and assorted figurines were missing and valued at approximately $1,500. She also told officers one of her cats was missing. Officers observed no signs of forced entry, but noticed a screen from the victim’s bedroom had been removed and placed in her closet. Officers were unable to locate the suspect(s). CV
Busted
Name: Guillermo Oregon
The story: Officers observed a red Chevy Lumina that did not come to a complete stop at an intersection. At that point, officers activated their emergency lights and followed the car into an alley. Officers approached the driver, later identified as Oregon, and asked for his driver’s license and proof of insurance. Oregon stated he had none, at which officers placed him under arrest for failure to obey stop sign, no insurance (non-accident), driving while license denied, cancelled, suspended or revoked. He was also charged with possession of a weapon as a felon after officers learned Oregon was recently charged with burglary and robbery in California. The passenger, Jose Alejandro, was arrested for harassment of a police officer and open container. Oregon and Alejandro were transported to the Polk County Jail.
Most Wanted
Name: Hugo Alberto Duran-Garcia
Age: 42
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 140 lbs.
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Wanted for: Child pornography and sexual exploitation of a minor. Duran-Garcia is known as a sexually violent predator.
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: 29
Number of trees damaged or destroyed by suspect(s) at Kiwanis Park in Polk City last week.
