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Newsby Staff WriterMay 22, 2017

Man Gets 2 Life Sentences for Ambush Killings of Iowa Officers

During a hearing at the Polk County (Iowa) Courthouse Friday morning, Scott Michael Greene, 46, withdrew not guilty pleas and pleaded guilty to two first-degree murder charges in the shooting deaths of Urbandale (Iowa) Police Officer Justin Martin, 24, and Des Moines Police Sgt. Anthony "Tony" Beminio, 38.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 3, 2016

Iowans Perform Acts of Kindness for Officers After Deadly Ambushes

Des Moines, IA-area citizens are showing their support for law enforcement one day after the ambush murders of Urbandale Officer Justin Martin and Des Moines Sergeant Anthony Beminio.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 2, 2016

Fallen Iowa Officers Were Ambushed by Man Firing Rifle

Chief Ross McCarty of the Urbandale PD told the press conference that Officer Martin was attacked while stopped at an intersection. More than 15 shots from a .223 rifle were fired into the car.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 2, 2016

Iowa Officer Ambush Suspect in Custody

The man named as a suspect in the ambush murders of an Urbandale police officer and a Des Moines police officer is now in custody.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 2, 2016

Suspect in Iowa Officer Ambushes Reportedly Had Confrontation with Police 2 Weeks Ago Over Confederate Flag

Greene has a lengthy criminal record including arrests for assault and more recently had a run-in with Urbandale police at a local high school football game.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 12, 2013

Video: Iowa Cop Pulls Teen from Burning Car

An Urbandale (Iowa) Police officer and police intern pulled an unconscious teen from his burning vehicle Sunday evening, likely saving the 18-year-old's life.

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