Carter Lake Police Department

05/23/2026

Anyone know who these dogs belong too? Were found in the 1400 block of Lindwood Dr. call 712-328-5737 with any information

05/07/2026

Carter Lake Police Department is currently hiring for the position of Police Officer.
$27.60 - $39.11/hour with 5% raise in July 2026.
Every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.
Lateral bonus available for certified officers pending verification.
Apply Online:
http://clpd.cityofcarterlake.com/job-openings.html

05/05/2026

The Carter Lake Police Department is seeking information on the whereabouts of Daniel Kessler. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Carter Lake Police Department or call 911.

04/29/2026

Press release from Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation regarding homicide in Carter Lake, IA on April 28th, 2026.

https://dps.iowa.gov/press-release/2026-04-29/dci-investigates-homicide-carter-lake-iowa

April 29, 2026

CARTER LAKE, Iowa - Authorities in Nebraska and Iowa link Assault Investigation in Lincoln to a Carter Lake Homicide.

At approximately 9:47 PM on April 28, 2026, police officers in Lincoln, Nebraska responded to a disturbance at a local fast-food restaurant. Upon arrival, officers encountered a male subject, later identified as Joseph Edward Bertolino, 37, of Jacksonville, Florida. Bertolino was arrested for Attempted First Degree Assault on a Police Officer and is being held without bond in Lancaster County, Nebraska.

While in custody, Bertolino made concerning statements to law enforcement reference an event that occurred at the Country Inn and Suites Hotel in Carter Lake earlier that evening.

The Lincoln Police Department notified Carter Lake Police of the allegations made by Bertolino. Around that same time, a witness called Carter Lake Police and requested a welfare check on a male subject at the Country Inn and Suites in Carter Lake.

Carter Lake Police conducted a welfare check at the Country Inn and Suites, 2210 Abbott Drive, and located a deceased male inside a hotel room. Carter Lake Police subsequently contacted the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation for assistance.

An autopsy has been scheduled at the Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner on April 30, 2026. The name of the victim is being withheld pending positive identification and family notification. Charges in Iowa are pending.

This is an ongoing investigation, no other details are being released at this time.

ABOUT THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the largest law enforcement agency in the state. It includes six divisions and several bureaus, all working together with local, state and federal government agencies and the private sector, to keep Iowa a safe place by following our core values: leadership, integrity, professionalism, courtesy, service and protection. Divisions within the Iowa DPS: Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa State Fire Marshal Division, Iowa Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center, and Administrative Services Division. The Department of Public Safety is led by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Governor.

Iowa Department of Public Safety
215 E 7th St
Des Moines IA 50319
https://dps.iowa.gov

Press Release

CARTER LAKE, Iowa - Authorities in Nebraska and Iowa link Assault Investigation in Lincoln to a Carter Lake Homicide

04/14/2026

Attempting to locate owner of this key. Found in an empty field in the area of Carter Lake Club.
712-347-5920

04/01/2026

Found keys. Please contact Police Department to claim.
712-347-5920

03/20/2026

The Carter Lake Police Department is seeking a reliable and professional Office Administrator to support daily administrative operations and serve as a primary point of contact for the public. This position plays an important role in maintaining efficient office functions and assisting officers and department leadership with administrative tasks.

For further information or to apply:

http://clpd.cityofcarterlake.com/job-openings-non-sworn.html

03/12/2026

Carter Lake Police Department is currently hiring for the position of Police Officer.

$27.60 - $39.11/hour with 5% raise in July 2026.

Every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.

Lateral bonus available for certified officers pending verification.

Apply Online:

http://clpd.cityofcarterlake.com/job-openings.html

03/06/2026

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, at approximately 10:40 PM, Officer Bentzinger was observing traffic near the intersection of 5th Street and Locust Street when he observed a vehicle traveling northbound on 5th Street fail to slow for the intersection. The vehicle proceeded through the stop sign at 5th Street and Locust Street and then ran a second stop sign at 5th Street and Avenue K.

Officer Bentzinger conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the 26-year-old male driver. During the investigation, Officer Bentzinger determined that the driver was intoxicated and had been driving around while contemplating ending his life.

Further investigation revealed that the male had left his 2-year-old child alone in a hotel room in Omaha. Officer Bentzinger immediately had Pottawattamie County Dispatch notify the Omaha Police Department. Omaha officers responded to the hotel, located the child, and safely released the child to a family member.

Due to Officer Bentzinger’s vigilance and proactive enforcement, a potentially tragic situation was safely resolved. His actions more than likely saved one, if not two lives.

Thank you, Officer Bentzinger, for your diligence and service to the community.

02/19/2026