Compiled by Andrew Brink andrew@dmcityview.com

On the clock
Des Moines Police — May 7

5:05 a.m.
Burglary at Kenny D’s, 3925 E. 14th St. Des Moines Police arrived at Kenny D’s and met with its manager, who stated that someone broke into the bar by throwing a rock through the front window. Once inside, the suspect(s) pried open two electronic games and stole approximately $400 in cash found within the machines. The crow bar used to open the machines was left behind. While breaking and entering the suspect(s) cut themselves, leaving a trail of blood inside the bar. The suspect(s) exited through the bar’s north door, which was found unlocked.

9:32 a.m.
Arson investigation at East High School, 815 E. 13th St. Investigators from the fire and police departments were called to assist with a trashcan fire that occurred in a fourth floor girls restroom. The fire was discovered by a teacher, who helped extinguish the fire. The fire occurred during passing time. Police had no suspects at the time of the report.

5:45 p.m.
Assault causing injury in the 500 block of 15th Street. Two residents of an apartment building were allegedly attacked by their apartment manager. The altercation between the manager and residents stemmed from a civil dispute involving a van the manager sold or gave to the residents. One of the residents (victim #1, a male) was leaving the apartment building when the manager, described as a white female, approached him, screaming, “Give me my money,” and then punched him in the chest and back. The resident reportedly left the scene without any injuries. The other resident (victim #2, a female) reported that the manager forced her way into her apartment unit and demanded money from her. The resident later changed her story, saying the manager did not force her way in but did assault her, giving her a bloody nose. At the time of the report, police were unable to locate the apartment manager.

Busted

Name: Carol Ann Bloodsworth
The story: Des Moines Police arrested Bloodsworth on May 6 for allegedly stealing what amounted to $836 worth of merchandise from Younkers located at Southridge Mall (1111 E. Army Post Rd.). According to the police report, Bloodsworth was spotted removing the packaging and tags from unpaid merchandise and concealing the items under her coat and inside her purse. Bloodsworth then walked past all points of sale and out the store’s east door, where she was arrested and transported to Polk County Jail in “the wagon.”

82 : the number of fatalities resulting from motor vehicle accidents in Iowa between Jan. 1 and April 13.

Docket Diving

From the Iowa Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Brian L. Evans vs. Judy Benson and Bluffs Psychiatric Associates:

“Brian Evans sued Judy Benson, a nurse, and her employer, Bluffs Psychiatric Associates, P.C., for invasion of privacy and negligent disclosure of confidential medical records. The case was tried by the court without a jury, and the court entered findings of fact and judgment in favor of the defendants. We affirm.

The plaintiff, Brian Evans, had been employed by Pella Corporation in its Shenandoah plant, but his employment was terminated as the result of several problems experienced in that relationship. He had been reprimanded for excessive absenteeism and was warned of possible termination if his performance did not improve. These disciplinary matters were handled by Robert Larson, Pella’s human resources manager. Evans expressed hostility toward Larson and admitted he had homicidal thoughts about him. At the urging of Evans’ fiancée, he was evaluated by a clinical psychologist in November 2000, and the psychologist reported that Evans was highly irritable, had suicidal thoughts, and confirmed that Evans had homicidal thoughts about Larson. Later in November, Evans was evaluated by defendant Judy Benson, a registered nurse practitioner, who testified that Evans had exhibited signs of anxiety and suicidal thoughts. He also talked about Robert Larson and hurting him ‘real bad.’ Benson told Evans that she thought it was her professional responsibility to warn Larson of the danger posed by Evans. …

… Benson testified that Evans was experiencing “command hallucinations” — voices that told him what to do — and a voice told him to harm himself. He stated he had access to a gun, and Benson was ‘very, very worried’ about what might happen. … On Nov. 30, 2000, the day Evans was examined by Benson, Benson called Robert Larson to inform him of her concerns for his safety. That call, according to Evans, caused [his] employment to be terminated.”

The district court disagreed with Evans, noting that at the time of his firing, his absenteeism rate was at 23 percent and that he failed to respond to earlier corrective actions by Pella — proving that regardless of Benson’s phone call, Evans would have been terminated.

Missing

Name: Jessica L. Reeves
Age at report: 17
Age now: 18
Weight: 230 lbs.
Height: 5’04”
Race: White
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Sex: Female

Jessica Reeves was reported missing to the Newton Police Department on April 5. She was last seen wearing a Texas Ranger Museum sweatshirt, white T-shirt, black pants with white stripes and white tennis shoes. Jessica requires medications that she does not have with her.

If you have information regarding the disappearance of this individual, please contact the Missing Person Information Clearinghouse Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at (800) 346-5507.

From the Missing Person Information Clearinghouse Web site: http://www.iowaonline.state.ia.us/mpic/

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