Report of shots fired in Des Moines leads to arrest of convicted felon

Report of shots fired in Des Moines leads to arrest of convicted felon

A Des Moines man is in jail facing felony charges after police say he shot a gun in a wooded area near the Des Moines River.

Felon arrested for alleged gunfire near Des Moines River

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Des Moines police have arrested a man accused of firing a handgun within the city limits Wednesday, and he's now facing felony charges. Officers with the Des Moines Police Department were called to a wooded area near Vermont Street and Washington Avenue shortly before 5:00 p.m. on a report of gunfire near the Des Moines River, according to DMPD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Parizek. Paul Furey When officers arrived, they found 38-y…

Lafayette man faces felony charges after handguns, rifle found during police response

Devin Korey Lawhorn of Lafayette faces felony charges for unlawful handgun possession after police discovered firearms at a residence during a domestic call.