Assault at 4800 BLOCK OF SW 9TH ST on 07/17/2026 8:25 AM
Type: Assault
Date: 07/17/2026 8:25 AM
Description: Aggravated Assault. Event #: 1627659. Agency: IA0770300 - Des Moines Police Department. Disclaimer: This address provided is approximate based on calls for service data
Address: 4800 BLOCK OF SW 9TH ST, Des Moines, IA
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Name
Melissa HasleyMissing Age
31Est. Current Age
54Last Seen
Des Moines, IA on 10/18/2002Physical Description
Race: White Ethnicity: Caucasian Gender: Female Hair: Blond/Strawberry Eyes: Hazel Height: 5'4" - 5'5" Weight: 90 - 105 lbsCase Number
MP400Area 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