Politics· States Newsroom

Des Moines police face another excessive-force lawsuit

States Newsroom · September 30, 2026

Three Des Moines police officers are being sued for the alleged excessive force used in the arrest of a man who sustained a broken jaw. It’s the second excessive-force lawsuit to be filed against Des Moines police in the past five weeks. Charles Leroy White, 49, of Des Moines is suing the City of Des Moines and police…

Continue readingRead the full story at States Newsroom

Des Moines police face another excessive-force lawsuit

More in Politics

Pennsylvania reports fifth measles-related death

Democrat for US House unveils proposals to lower tariffs, stabilize Social Security

Louisiana Tech president speaks on retirement decision: ‘I’ve got a lot more to do’