Crime & Public Safety
Monday, May 25, 2026 · Bloomfield
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Planning Attack on New York City Synagogue
Authorities arrested a man suspected of plotting an attack on a synagogue in New York City. Investigators are examining the suspect's potential connections to a group with links to Hezbollah. Details on the specific charges and evidence have not yet been released.
Des Moines Police Nab Suspect in Downtown Convenience Store Robbery Spree
Des Moines authorities arrested a 28-year-old man tied to five armed robberies at convenience stores over the past month, bringing relief to business owners in Iowa's capital. The takedown ends a wave of gunpoint heists that rattled downtown shoppers and clerks. Details emerge on the brazen crimes and the pursuit.
Monday, May 25, 2026
Des Moines Cops Nab Suspect in Cedar Rapids Burglary Spree
Des Moines police have arrested a 32-year-old man tied to a rash of commercial break-ins plaguing eastern Iowa, with stolen goods worth over $50,000 recovered. The bust ends months of targeted thefts hitting businesses from Cedar Rapids to Marshalltown. Authorities hail it as a major win for community safety.
Monday, May 25, 2026