Assault at 900 BLOCK OF 17TH ST on 08/27/2026 2:50 PM
Type: Assault
Date: 08/27/2026 2:50 PM
Description: Kidnapping/Abduction. Event #: 1640313. Agency: IA0770300 - Des Moines Police Department. Disclaimer: This address provided is approximate based on calls for service data
Address: 900 BLOCK OF 17TH ST, Des Moines, IA
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Mikayla AdkinsMissing Age
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Name
Robert PoffenbergerAge
30Cause of Death
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Robert “corey” poffenberger was shot and killed early friday morning october 24, 2003, in the driveway of his 2211 east 37th st. Home in des moines. The 30-year-old mediacom employee had been shot several times in the chest, and was found outside the open door of his vehicle, the car still idling. Poffenberger’s wallet was left untouched, and officials found nothing missing from his home.Agency
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