Iowa Animal Abuse Registry

24/07/2025

07/03/2025

DES MOINES, Iowa — Two people have been charged after dozens of animals were found in unsanitary conditions at a northeast Des Moines motel. According to court documents, on January 3 a law e…

13/12/2024

Someone knows something.....

18/07/2024

And here it is

A horse seized after reports that it was malnourished will remain in the care of the Animal Rescue League after a new ruling from a judge.

04/07/2024

Ramsey Zimmerman speaks out

The man calls the charge against him "a preposterous claim."

28/06/2024

Ramsey Zimmerman charged with Livestock Neglect.

06/04/2024

Name MESENBRINK, BRANDON JOHN
Inmate Number 167575
Age 38
Hair Color RED
Eye Color BLU
Race W
S*x M
Height 6`3"
Weight 250
Holding Location PCJ
City DES MOINES
Booking Number 240003977
Charges
Booking Date 04/05/2024 12:03 PM
Case Number 2024-0007026
Case Date 04/05/2024 12:03 PM
Arrest Agency DMPD
Charge Count 1
Bail Amount $ 0.00
Bail Type
Charge String M SRMS 717B.3(4) ANIMAL NEGLECT W/INJURY
Booking Date 04/05/2024 12:03 PM
Case Number 2024-0007026
Case Date 04/05/2024 12:03 PM
Arrest Agency DMPD
Charge Count 2
Bail Amount
Bail Type
Charge String M SRMS 717B.3(4) ANIMAL NEGLECT W/INJURY

06/04/2024

Name KEYT, MEGAN ASHLEY
Inmate Number 0009920
Age 36
Hair Color BLN
Eye Color BLU
Race W
S*x F
Height 5`7"
Weight 265
Holding Location PCJ
City VAN METER
Booking Number 240003978
Charges
Booking Date 04/05/2024 12:10 PM
Case Number 2024-0007026
Case Date 04/05/2024 12:10 PM
Arrest Agency DMPD
Charge Count 1
Bail Amount $ 0.00
Bail Type
Charge String M SRMS 717B.3(4) ANIMAL NEGLECT W/INJURY
Booking Date 04/05/2024 12:10 PM
Case Number 2024-0007026
Case Date 04/05/2024 12:10 PM
Arrest Agency DMPD
Charge Count 2
Bail Amount
Bail Type
Charge String M SRMS 717B.3(4) ANIMAL NEGLECT W/INJURY

29/03/2024

S**t walks among us!
Well done DMPD and Animal Services

Protecting families in our neighborhoods sometimes begins with protecting our pets.

The FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation reports that research shows a well-documented link that animal cruelty is a predictive or co-occurring crime with violence against humans (including intimate partners, children, and elders) and is associated with other types of violent offenses.

Yesterday, our officers partnered with the Animal Rescue League in an animal abuse investigation. Two pets were rescued from a dangerous situation, and 32-year-old Marcos Antonio Valadez was charged with one count of Animal Abuse.

To learn more about the services and support our Animal Care and Control Unit offers, following this link: https://www.dsm.city/departments/police-division/operations/animal_care_and_control.php

17/02/2024

Michelle "Shelly" Evans....convicted of multiple counts of Animal Neglect causing serious injury or death.

Please let us know if you know her whereabouts!!

01/11/2023

CASE UPDATE! The other party in this case was arrested.

Report says that the dog had a broken spine

31/08/2023

Police report says he beat a dog with a metal bat. Dog was on its own property but Jeffrey was not