Des Moines Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch Saturday, March 26, 2016
Add to My HeroesCarlos Bernabe Puente-Morales
Police Officer Carlos Puente-Morales and Police Officer Susan Farrell 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 Puente-Morales had served with the Des Moines Police Department for five months and had previously served with the Franklin County Sheriff's Department and the Ottumwa Police Department. He was a member of the Army National Guard.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 5 years, 5 months
- Badge 5172
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Killed in crash
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Police Officer Susan Louise Farrell
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EOW: March 26, 2016
Most Recent Reflection
View all 150 ReflectionsOfficer Puente-Morales,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but the state of Iowa and our Country as well when you served with the IAARNG as a member of the 34th “Red Bull” Infantry Division. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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