Council Bluffs Police Department

Brian Howell is wanted for multiple charges. If you know his whereabouts, contact 911 or Det. Friend at 712.521.8599

🚨ALERT🚨 - The below text has been sent to numerous phones. THIS IS A SCAM! Do not reply or provide any information to the message, delete and report it as spam to your phone subscriber. Please share this to keep others safe!

CBPD will be participating in the DEA drug takeback will be on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10 AM to 2 PM at Walgreens, 535 East Broadway. Clean out your old and unused meds and drop them off with Sgt. Schmitz.

It doesn’t matter what term you use — high, stoned, or wasted — never get behind the wheel after using an impairing substance.

We determined this was not a legitimate call and have deemed it a swatting incident. There is nothing to indicate that anyone was in any danger. Both campuses are being released from their lockdown/hold. We appreciate both schools for their communication during this incident.

Update: @LewisCentralCSD was not a target of this threat, but due to proximity, they are also on lockdown and officers are at all three buildings.

At 08:30 a.m., we received information about threats of violence towards ISD and @lewiscentralcsd. Both schools are on lockdown, and officers are present at each location. We have no reason to believe anyone is in danger, and we will share updates as we have them.

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Thank you to all the fine folks who answer the 911 lines and send us to the next call. Our Dispatchers make all of us safer.

CBPD is committed to protecting you from scammers who often prey on older Iowans. Join us to learn from experts and protect yourself from fraud. 📅 April 30 at 5 p.m. 📍 Holiday Inn & Suites, 2202 River Rd., Council Bluffs, IA 51501 🔗 Register at: iowafraudfighters.gov/stop-the-scamm…

Driver identified in fatal crash on I-29 near the MidAmerican Power Plant. Full details are online at councilbluffs-ia.gov/DocumentCenter…

Additional details on the incident at Baylis Park on April 2, 2026 councilbluffs-ia.gov/DocumentCenter…

Officers and detectives are actively investigating an incident at Bayliss Park. The scene is safe and secure; however, expect there to be a police presence for a while. More information will be provided as soon as details become available.

Officers are currently on scene at Bayliss Park for a death investigation. We understand incidents like this can be concerning for our community, and we want to reassure the public that there is no ongoing threat to safety. Please avoid the area for the time being.

This is no joke, we have posted our latest active warrant list online at councilbluffs-ia.gov/DocumentCenter….

Officers from several departments were involved in a special traffic enforcement program over St. Patrick's Day. Full details are available at councilbluffs-ia.gov/DocumentCenter…

A body was discovered in Indian Creek. Details at councilbluffs-ia.gov/DocumentCenter…

Be prepared for Spring travels with this NHTSA To-Do List! ☔️🚘👀 #NHTSA

CBPD would like to recognize our newest employees. Kailey Lazenby joins the CSI team, and Officers Cole Zebley, James Reynolds, and Jayden Anderson are joining as officers. Welcome to all.

Tomorrow is the 1st day of Spring! 🌸 This is good time to replenish your First Aid Kit and refresh your emergency car kit! ⚠️🚘