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Officer Amira Ehlers has served with the Waterloo Police Department for 6.5 years. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to proactive policing and community engagement, consistently working to build trust and positive relationships within the community she serves. Officer Ehlers currently serves as a Field Training Officer, where...

Charges Filed Following Amber Alert Activation On Sunday, April 5, 2026, the Waterloo Police Department requested that the State of Iowa issue an Amber Alert for a missing 12‑year‑old child from Waterloo.  Within approximately one hour, Waterloo Police Detectives were notified that the suspect vehicle had been located by law enforcement...

***UPDATE*** Twelve-year-old Deyton Cranston has been located by law enforcement and is now safe. The Amber Alert has been cancelled. This investigation is ongoing and no other information will be released at this time. Thank you to everyone that shared this information to assist in locating Deyton.

AMBER ALERT: Missing Waterloo Child – Public Assistance Requested

WATERLOO POLICE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS A HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

The Waterloo Police Department is issuing an Operation Locate Alert for Jacia Williams, age 13. She is a black female, 5'7" and last seen wearing black/grey shorts and black tank top. Williams ran away from a family member in the area of Hwy 20/ Hwy 63 in Waterloo on 2/16/26 and was picked up by another subject operating a separate vehicle.

Death InvestigationOn December 21, 2025, at approximately 4:18 PM, Waterloo Police Officers and Waterloo Fire Rescue responded to 437 Dawson Street on a report of a medical call.  Upon arrival, officers and fire personnel located a male deceased inside the residence.  The male’s body has been transported to the Iowa State Medical

11/21/2025 Murder ChargeOn Friday November 21, 2025, at approximately 11:01 AM, Waterloo Police responded to 236 Boston Avenue on a report of a shooting.  Upon arrival Patrol Officers located a male shooting victim.  Officers started life-saving measures, until Waterloo Fire Personnel arrived on scene and took over.  The male victim was

The Waterloo Police Department is seeking interest in the position of Reserve Officer. This highly rewarding position is a great opportunity to give back to the community, while gaining excellent training and experience in the law enforcement world.The position of Reserve Officer is a sworn volunteer position with all the authority and responsibili

11/21/2025 Homicide UpdateOn Friday November 21, 2025, at approximately 11:01 AM, Waterloo Police responded to 236 Boston Avenue on a report of a shooting.  Upon arrival Patrol Officers located a male shooting victim.  Officers started life-saving measures, until Waterloo Fire Personnel arrived on scene and took over.  The male victim