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Iowa Department Of Public Safety Press Releases

342 Press Releases
  • Published on June 20, 2022 - 02:59 GMT

    DCI Investigates Oskaloosa Death

    June 19, 2022 OSKALOOSA, Iowa - Officers with the Oskaloosa Police Department, along with agents of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, are investigating the June 18 death of 28-year-old Alison Cooper of Newton.  The investigation began after Ms. …

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  • Published on June 17, 2022 - 19:29 GMT

    Parking and Media Briefing For Fremont County Deputy Funeral

    June 17, 2022 SIDNEY, Iowa - The Iowa State Patrol is announcing parking arrangements and media briefing details in advance of the funeral service for Fremont County Deputy Austin "Melvin" Richardson, 36-4.   Media Briefing 9:30 a.m. Designated …

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  • Published on June 17, 2022 - 03:01 GMT

    Arrangements Announced For Fremont County Deputy Richardson

    June 16, 2022 SIDNEY, Iowa - Funeral arrangements have been made for Fremont County Deputy Austin "Melvin" Richardson, 37, who succumbed to injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle collision on June 14.    Public Visitation Friday, June 17, 2022 4: …

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  • Published on June 16, 2022 - 01:28 GMT

    Iowa State Patrol Continues Investigation Into Fremont County Collision

    June 15, 2022 SIDNEY, Iowa - Iowa State Patrol Technical Accident Investigators are conducting the investigation into the collision that resulted in the death of Fremont County Deputy Austin "Melvin" Richardson.  Deputy Richardson started his law …

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  • Published on June 15, 2022 - 22:13 GMT

    DCI Investigates West Burlington Shooting

    June 15, 2022 WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa - On June 14, 2022, at approximately 4:44 p.m., the West Burlington Police Department received reports of shots being fired at the West Burlington Municipal Pool, located at 602 West Burlington Avenue.  Upon arrival, law …

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  • Published on June 15, 2022 - 03:15 GMT

    Former Eldridge Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Sexual Abuse

    June 14, 2022 DAVENPORT, Iowa - Today, in Scott County District Court, the Honorable Judge J. Barrow accepted an open plea of guilt from former Eldridge Police Officer Andrew Patrick Denoyer, 24. Denoyer pled guilty to three counts of Sexual Abuse in the …

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  • Published on June 15, 2022 - 01:57 GMT

    Fremont County Deputy Involved In Fatal Collision

    June 14, 2022 SIDNEY, Iowa - This is not a release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety. It is being shared on behalf of the Fremont County Sheriff's Office as a result of the Iowa State Patrol's assistance with this investigation. ABOUT THE …

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  • Published on June 14, 2022 - 23:15 GMT

    Officer Named In Davenport Officer-Involved Shooting

    UPDATE:  June 14, 2022 Davenport, Iowa - This is not a release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety. It is being shared on behalf of the Scott County Sheriff's Office as a result of the Division of Criminal Investigation's assistance with this …

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  • Published on June 11, 2022 - 00:22 GMT

    FORMER WEST HARRISON SCHOOL TEACHER ARRESTED FOR INAPPROPRIATE CONTACT WITH STUDENTS

    June 10, 2022  LOGAN, Iowa - On April 22, 2022, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a possible inappropriate relationship between West Harrison School Teacher Benjamin J. Work and a minor student.  The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office …

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  • Published on June 8, 2022 - 18:11 GMT

    DCI Assisting With Davenport Officer-Involved Shooting

    June 8, 2022 Davenport, Iowa - This is not  a release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety. It is being shared on behalf of the Davenport Police Department as a result of the Division of Criminal Investigation's assistance with this investigation. …

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  • Published on June 8, 2022 - 18:11 GMT

    TROOPER RYAN DEVAULT COVERING ISP PUBLIC INFORMATION DUTIES JUNE 9th-22nd

    June 8, 2022 DES MOINES, Iowa - Iowa State Patrol Public Information Officer Sergeant Alex Dinkla will be out of the office starting Thursday, June 9th and returning June 22nd.    Trooper Ryan DeVault will cover his responsibilities during this time. …

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  • Published on June 3, 2022 - 19:09 GMT

    Former Buchanan County Deputy Charged Following Traffic Stop

    June 3, 2022 Buchanan County, Iowa - On June 3, 2022, Klint Bentley, a former Buchanan County Sheriff’s Deputy, was charged in Buchanan County Court with Extortion, Non-Felonious Misconduct in Office, and Accepting a Bribe.   On February 4th, 2022, Deputy …

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  • Published on June 3, 2022 - 17:59 GMT

    DCI Assists with Cornerstone Church Shooting Investigation

    June 3, 2022 Story County, Iowa - This is not  a release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety. It is being shared on behalf of the Story County Sheriff's Office as a result of the Division of Criminal Investigation's assistance with this …

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  • Published on May 12, 2022 - 22:54 GMT

    Oskaloosa Couple Charged With Multiple Counts of Sexual Assault

    May 12, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa - Today, officers with Oskaloosa Police Department and agents with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) arrested Dustin Flaherty, 41, and Sara Flaherty, 40, at the Oskaloosa home. The arrests come after the …

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  • Published on May 12, 2022 - 00:03 GMT

    Wrecked It-Reunion Tour

    May 11, 2022 Crash Dummies, Vince and Larry, are making a comeback this summer to remind people to “Buckle Up” DES MOINES, Iowa  -  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2020, there were 10,893 unbuckled passenger vehicle …

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  • Published on May 11, 2022 - 00:37 GMT

    DCI Investigates Shooting of Perry Police Chief

    May 10, 2022 PERRY, Iowa - On May 10, 2022, at 4:47 a.m., officers with the Perry Police Department were dispatched to the 1800 block of 5th Street on the report of shots fired in the area. Officers found multiple bullet holes in an unoccupied vehicle. …

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  • Published on May 3, 2022 - 20:54 GMT

    Make it Home to Your Mom This Mother’s Day - Iowa State Patrol Reminds Drivers to Slow Down and Move Over

    May 3, 2022 KANSAS CITY, Missouri - The Iowa State Patrol is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Region 7 states, including Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska for the Slow Down Move Over enforcement campaign to …

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  • Published on April 26, 2022 - 21:57 GMT

    Two Fallen Troopers To Be Added To Iowa Peace Officer Memorial

    April 26, 2022          DES MOINES, Iowa --- Next Friday, Governor Kim Reynolds, Lt. Governor Adam Gregg, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Stephan Bayens and the state of Iowa will honor two Iowa State Patrol Troopers who made the ultimate …

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  • Published on April 13, 2022 - 19:48 GMT

    Algona Shooting Investigation Leads To Attempted Murder Charge

    April 13, 2022 ALGONA, Iowa - On April 9, 2022, at 10:25 a.m., the Algona Police Department received a report of shots fired and a vehicle leaving the area of North Park Drive in Algona, Iowa, at a high rate of speed.  Officers responded and located a male …

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  • Published on April 10, 2022 - 23:23 GMT

    Calhoun County and DCI Investigate Homicide

    April 10, 2022 Calhoun County, Iowa - This is not  a release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety. It is being shared on behalf of the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office as a result of the Division of Criminal Investigation's assistance with this …

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