Police Officer Susan Louise Farrell, Des Moines Police Department, Iowa

Police Officer Susan Louise Farrell

Des Moines Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Saturday, March 26, 2016

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Susan Louise Farrell

Police Officer Susan Farrell and Police Officer Carlos Puente-Morales were killed when their patrol car was struck head-on by a wrong way, drunk driver on I-80, at mile marker 117.

They were transporting a prisoner from Council Bluffs back to Des Moines when the crash occurred. Both officers, the prisoner, and the driver of the wrong way vehicle were killed.

Officer Farrell had served with the Des Moines Police Department for only five months and had previously served with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for 11 years.

Bio

Age 30
Tour 11 years, 5 months
Badge 5184

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Killed in crash

wrong-way driver

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Remembering you on your anniversary of being taken from the citizens here in Des Moines. 9 years ago you and Officer Carlos were transporting a civilian back to the metro area only to be taken by a drunk driver.

Thank you Susan for your service.

Tonya LaFarr, Des Moines Iowa
Private Citizen, Law Enforcement Supporter

March 27, 2025

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