Press Releases

Waterloo Police Respond to Early Morning Shooting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2026 On Sunday, May 31, 2026, at approximately 3:38 AM, Waterloo Police Officers and Waterloo Fire and Rescue personnel were dispatched to 3605 Canterbury Court for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male who had sustained...

UPDATE – Valley Lutheran School Administrator Arrested

Valley Lutheran School Administrator Arrested for Sexual Exploitation

Dispatch Center is having issues with Non-Emergency Phone System, they have asked Citizens to use 911 till the situation is fixed.

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

Over the past weekend, we saw an uptick in thefts from vehicles, as well as vehicles being stolen within the city. Many of these incidents involved vehicles that were left unlocked, and in some cases the keys had been left in the vehicle. We are asking for citizens to review their doorbell and surveillance videos to check them for any suspicious ac