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Black SUV reported illegally parked in alley

Heard on: Des Moines Police Dispatch 1

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Nine hundred and 40 .

2/18/2026 07:39 AM

Traffic

Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

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Traffic reported near Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 on Feb 18, 2026, 7:39 AM. As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an area near Forest Avenue regarding a black SUV that was reportedly parked illegally in an alley. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.

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