Unsolved Crimes
Tony Matthews Shooting
June 29, 2013
UPDATE 1 July 2013:
Des Moines Police Detectives have issued a Material Witness warrant relating to this case. Antwan Geral Campbell is a 15 yr old resident of Des Moines. His name was developed during the course of this investigation and it is believe he has relevant and pertinent information regarding this case. Anyone with information on the location of Mr. Campbell is asked to call the Des Moines Police Department at 515-283-4811 or anonymously to the Polk County Crimestoppers at 515-223-1400.
UPDATE:
The victim in this shooting has been identified as Tony Matthews, BM16, DOB/08-21-96. His listed address is 3214 1st St, Des Moines. He is still in critical condition at a local hospital after extensive surgery this morning.
Detectives continued to work the case today and are following up on leads gathered from the scene and from witness interviews. Anyone with information in this case is again urged to contact Des Moines Police detectives through the above numbers.
ORIGINAL POST:
On Saturday June 29, 2013 at 12:22 am, officers were tripped to the 1700 block of Mondamin in Des Moines. Upon arrival, they found a 16-year-old male lying in a yard who had been shot. The victim was taken to a local hospital and underwent surgery; he is currently in critical condition.
Des Moines Police detectives have interviewed witnesses throughout the night, and Crime Scene Unit personnel have processed the scene of the shooting.
Anyone having information on this shooting is urged to contact Detective Matt Towers of the Des Moines Police Crimes against Persons Section at 515-283-4981. Anonymous tips may also be left at Polk County Crime Stoppers at 515-223-1400.
Rashad Adair Homicide
December 07, 2012
Two witnesses were taken to the Des Moines Police Station for interview and have been released. At this point in the investigation it appears that the victim was sitting in a vehicle behind 1410 Washington when an unknown gunman approached and fired several shots into the vehicle before fleeing on foot. The scene was later located, secured and processed by DMPD Crime Scene Investigators. The vehicle in which the victim was shot was also impounded by the DMPD for further evidence collection.
At this point there is very little information on a suspect other than an adult black male wearing a black hoodie and a black ski mask. Motive for the shooting is unknown. Des Moines Police Detectives are continuing with their investigation. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call the Des Moines Police Department or Polk County Crime Stoppers.
Nick White Homicide
November 26, 2012
Police said 20-year-old Nick White died of undisclosed trauma in the basement of a home in the 1500 block of 29th Street, near Drake University. The medical examiner has officially ruled the death a homicide. Police said they are questioning people in connection with the case, but no arrests have been made.
Additional information can be found at www.nicholasdavidwhite.com.
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact the Des Moines Police Detective Bureau at 283-4864 or Polk County Crime Stoppers at 223-1400.
The White family is separately offering an additional $4,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Stanley Golinsky Homicide
October 24, 2012
On October 24, 2012 at approximately 4:08 p.m. Des Moines Police received a 911 phone call reporting the discovery of a body. Officers responded to the area of Vine and SW 1st Street where a body was found under the railroad bridge between the bike path and the Des Moines River. Detectives have determined this case to be a homicide. The identity of the victim is Stanley Golinsky (5-30-56) of Des Moines. They will be working with the Polk County Medical Examiner to determine the nature of the injuries. They are also following up on all leads as this case moves forward. Des Moines Robbery/Homicide detectives are looking for anyone with information regarding the death of Stanley “Mike” Golinsky. Crime Stoppers has offered a reward up to $1000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
Marion Harris Homicide
October 09, 2011
Jared Parks Death
May 11, 2009
Jared Parks, 18, was found dead on Interstate 35/80 near the Beaver Avenue Bridge in Polk County, Iowa, on Monday, May 11, 2009. He’d been hit by at least two semi tractor-trailers. Troopers were called to the scene at 11:46 p.m.
The driver of the first big rig said the boy was lying on the roadway and looked unconscious in the moments before he was hit, and the medical examiner ruled out a fall from an overpass. Two of the tractor-trailer drivers waited for troopers and were questioned at the scene. Troopers believe a third truck may also have run over the teen.
Polk County Medical Examiner Dr. Gregory Schmunk said that Parks died from blunt force trauma and his injuries were consistent with being hit by a truck. Schmunk said there was nothing to indicate that Parks was injured before the crash or that he might have jumped from the bridge. Investigators never found Jared’s cell phone, and his wallet, earrings and tennis shoes were also missing. They have ruled the death as suspicious.
If you have heard anyone talking about anything that might be pertinent to this case please contact Polk County Crime Stoppers at 515 223-1400.
Corey Poffenberger
October 24, 2003
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