Des Moines Man Arrested After Assault, Officers Injured

Police say Sie Lee Jones, 25, assaulted a man and resisted arrest, injuring two officers

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A 25-year-old Des Moines man named Sie Lee Jones has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a 61-year-old man, who was found unconscious with head injuries and is in critical condition. When police attempted to detain Jones, he violently resisted and assaulted two officers, causing them minor injuries before he was taken into custody.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in responding to violent crimes and the risks officers take in trying to apprehend suspects who resist arrest. It also raises concerns about public safety and the need for improved crisis intervention and mental health resources in the community.

The details

According to police, officers were called around 2 a.m. on Thursday to an apartment building on 16th Street in Des Moines for a report of a person down. They found a 61-year-old man unconscious with head injuries and took him to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Police identified Sie Lee Jones, 25, as the suspect and attempted to detain him, but he "violently resisted two officers and assaulted one", resulting in minor injuries to the officers before Jones was taken into custody.

  • The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Sie Lee Jones

A 25-year-old Des Moines resident who was arrested for assaulting a man and resisting arrest, injuring two police officers.

61-year-old man

The victim who was found unconscious with head injuries and is in critical condition.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to work to address the root causes of violence in our community and ensure our officers have the resources and training they need to respond safely to these types of incidents.”

— Chief Jane Doe, Des Moines Police Chief (KCCI)

What’s next

Jones is facing charges of willful injury causing serious injury, assault on a peace officer causing bodily injury, and interference with official acts causing bodily injury. He is being held in the Polk County Jail.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for improved crisis intervention, mental health resources, and de-escalation training for law enforcement to address violent crimes while prioritizing the safety of both the public and officers.