Des Moines Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch Saturday, March 26, 2016
Add to My HeroesSusan 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
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Police Officer Carlos Bernabe Puente-Morales
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EOW: March 26, 2016
Most Recent Reflection
View all 179 ReflectionsOfficer Farrell,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Des Moines. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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