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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Most Recent Reflection
View all 180 ReflectionsRemembering 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
