Press Releases

Waterloo Police Department Launches New Digital Tool to Help Drivers Exchange Info at Minor Crashes and Support Community Safety

Waterloo Police Request Public's Assistance Waterloo Police Detectives are asking for the public’s help regarding a recent homicide investigation. Detectives are asking any citizens with surveillance video in the highlighted area below to check their video systems for any suspicious activity from about 11:50 pm on 8/1/26 until 1:30 am...

UPDATE - West Mullan Avenue Homicide Victim Identified

Waterloo Police Investigate West Mullan Avenue Homicide

UPDATE - July 18th Homicide Victim Identified FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2026 On Saturday, July 18, 2026, at approximately 1:05 a.m., Waterloo Police and Waterloo Fire and Rescue were dispatched to 1139 Langley Road for a report of a fight and subsequent stabbing.  Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male stabbing victim...

Cancelled- Meirick was located safe. Police are seeking assistance locating and checking the welfare of Melinda Meirick

The Waterloo Police Department is asking for the public's help with locating a missing person. Emir Beganovic, a 23-year-old, was last seen on July 19th, 2026, at his apartment at 125 Southbrooke Drive in Waterloo at approximately 6:30 PM. Emir is a white Bosnian male who is 5'7" tall and weighs 150 lbs.

Waterloo Police Investigate Early Morning Homicide FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2026 On Saturday, July 18, 2026, at approximately 1:05 a.m., Waterloo Police and Waterloo Fire and Rescue were dispatched to 1139 Langley Road for a report of a fight and subsequent stabbing.  Upon arrival, officers located an unresponsive male stabbing victim...

UPDATE – July 1st Fatality Victim Identified   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3rd, 2026 On Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, at approximately 3:47 PM, Black Hawk County Consolidated Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a motorcycle crash on Sergeant Road (HWY 63) near Freedom Lane in Waterloo. Upon arrival, responding officers located...

Waterloo Police Investigate Sergeant Road Fatality FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1st, 2026 On Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, at about 3:47 PM, Black Hawk County Consolidated Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a motorcycle crash on Sergeant Road (HWY 63) near Freedom Lane, in Waterloo.  Waterloo Police and Waterloo Fire & Rescue were dispatched...