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March 26th Homicide Investigation

On Wednesday March 26, 2025, 9:59 PM Waterloo Police and Waterloo Fire Personnel were dispatched to Ryder Logistics at 2280 Northeast Dr on a report of a person who had been shot in the parking lot. When Police and Fire arrived, they located a male down and began lifesaving measures.  The male was transported to a local hospital, where he was later

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2024 Reserve Officer of the Year

Reserve Officer Julie Ball joined the Waterloo Police Reserve Unit in 2015.  In the last nine plus years Officer Ball has served the citizens of Waterloo by donating hundreds of hours of her own time to train, patrol the streets and work many events such as My Waterloo Days, Irish Fest and Cattle Congress. Officer Ball has been described as...

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2024 Officer of the Year

Gus has worked for the Waterloo Police Department for 3 years. Gus is a very humble person that does an incredible job for our agency. Gus has been witnessed during several tough calls. He has a calm demeanor and takes time to listen to those in need. Gus was recently selected to be on our Tactical Team and become a Defensive Tactics instructor....

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2023 Reserve Officer of the Year - George Cummings

The Waterloo Police Department is proud to announce the Reserve Officer of the Year for 2023.

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2023 Officer of the Year - Mark Nissen

Officer of the Year: Mark NissenThe Waterloo Police Department is proud to announce the Officer of the Year for 2023.Officer Mark Nissen is a 16 year veteran who has served the community in several different divisions within our agency and is currently the SRO at Central Middle School.Officer Nissen is well liked and respected by his colleagues and

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Homicide

The Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny has ruled the death of 27-year-old London Moore as a homicide. If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Waterloo Detective Division 319-291-4340 #3 or Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers.

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Death Investigation

On Saturday April 6, 2024, at approximately 1:00 PM, consolidated dispatch received a call of a person on the ground by Corky’s Auto on 435 W Parker. Waterloo Patrol Officer arrived on scene and found a male to be deceased. Upon further investigation, the male has been identified as 27-year-old London Moore of Waterloo.

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Officer Involved Shooting

Officer Involved ShootingOn Monday, March 25, 2024, at approximately 2:47 PM, Waterloo Police responded to a report of shots being fired at 2701 Falls Ave. The investigation into this incident resulted in an officer involved shooting at 1204 Hartman Ave, with one male being declared deceased. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation

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Remains Identified

On Monday, March 4, 2024, at approximately 12:17 PM, Waterloo Police Officers were made aware of possible human remains located at the Waterloo Waste Treatment Plant located in at 2550 Kenyon Ave.

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Remains Discovered

On Monday, March 4, 2024, at approximately 12:17 PM, Waterloo Police Officers were made aware of possible human remains located at the Waterloo Waste Treatment Plant located in at 2550 Kenyon Ave.

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