West Des Moines Police arrest Minnesota man on charges of attempted murder and robbery

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Update May 6, 2024 On May 3, Jamal Jarbah pleaded guilty to reduced charges of theft from another's person and aggravated theft, and received a deferred judgment. The case will be dismissed if he successfully completes two years of probation.

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The West Des Moines Police Department arrested a Minnesota man Wednesday in connection with an attempted murder in December, authorities say.

According to a Facebook post from the department, Jamal Jarbah, 22, was arrested in West Des Moines and charged with two felonies: attempted murder and robbery. He was taken to the Dallas County Jail and is being held on a $50,000 bond.

According to court documents, the charges stem from an incident that occurred on Dec. 19. 2023. No further details were released.

The West Des Moines Police Department continue to investigate the case.

Biong M. Biong is a reporter for the Register. Reach him at bbiong@dmreg.com.

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