December 7, 2021

Atlantic, Iowa - At approximately 11:51PM on December 5, 2021 the Atlantic Police Department was notified by the Cass County Memorial Hospital of a male stabbing victim that arrived at the emergency room.  The incident occurred at…

December 3, 2021

Centerville, Iowa - Following the investigation into the November 21 officer-involved shooting in rural Appanoose County, the Division of Criminal Investigation provided all investigative findings to the Iowa Office of the Attorney…

December 3, 2021

Des Moines, Iowa - The holiday season is known for being merry and bright, but it is also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to impaired driving.  Iowa Law Enforcement across the state will partner with the U.S.…

On Thursday, November 25, 2021, the Algona Police Department requested the assistance of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation to investigate an officer-involved shooting which had occurred on the corner of Highway 169 and Norwood Drive in Algona. 

The Algona Police Department…

November 30, 2021

DES MOINES, IOWA - This is not a press release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety. It is being shared on behalf of the Iowa Office of the Attorney General as a result of a collaboration on a sexual assault kit initiative. 

November 29, 2021

DES MOINES, Iowa – Human trafficking is happening in communities across Iowa. Increased efforts to stamp out these horrible crimes will now include a new statewide training initiative within the lodging industry. In 2020, the Iowa…

November 25, 2021

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

At the request of Appanoose County Sheriff Gary Anderson and Centerville Police Chief Tom Demry, the Division of Criminal Investigation conducted an investigation into the November 21, 2021, officer-involved shooting in rural Appanoose County. All investigative findings will be forwarded to the…

November 24, 2021

Marion County, Iowa - On November 23, 2021, the DCI filed additional criminal charges against Alec Veatch, a former Pleasantville police officer. Veatch was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Mahaska County Jail.…

November 22, 2021

Centerville, Iowa - DCI agents continue to investigate the circumstances that lead to the November 21 officer-involved shooting in rural Appanoose County. 

The DCI has identified the person killed as 45 year old Kevin Arbogast of…

November 22, 2021

Centerville, Iowa - On Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 3:43 p.m., Centerville police officers were dispatched to a domestic assault in the 21000 block of 560th Street outside Centerville. While investigating the incident, two Centerville…

November 19, 2021

Des Moines, Iowa - Thanksgiving weekend, millions of Americans will hit the roads, eager to spend time with family and friends.  It is one of the busiest travel times of the year, and unfortunately, that may mean more crashes.  It…