Assault at 1400 BLOCK OF 21ST ST on 01/15/2026 9:12 AM
Type: Assault
Date: 01/15/2026 9:12 AM
Description: Intimidation. Event #: 1573353. Agency: IA0770300 - Des Moines Police Department. Disclaimer: This address provided is approximate based on calls for service data
Address: 1400 BLOCK OF 21ST ST, Des Moines, IA
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Area Missing Persons
Name
Larry MartinMissing Age
44Est. Current Age
60Last Seen
Des Moines, IA on 12/15/2009Physical Description
Race: Black Ethnicity: African American Gender: Male Hair: Black Eyes: Brown Height: 5'11" Weight: 195 lbsCase Number
MP17067Area Cold Cases
Name
John DowneyAge
48Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On feb. 28, 1984, the decomposing remains of a white male were found beneath some brush along a des moines trail near east 24th street and scott avenue on the city’s east side. The man, presumed to be 28 to 48 years old, had numerous tattoos on his body, but remained unidentified for more than three decadesAgency
Iowa