Patrolman Laverne G. Haubert, Ankeny Police Department, Iowa

Patrolman Laverne G. Haubert

Ankeny Police Department, Iowa

End of Watch Wednesday, January 8, 1964

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Laverne G. Haubert

Patrolman Laverne Haubert was killed in an automobile crash while transporting an injured woman and her husband to a hospital during snowfall.

While traveling on U.S. Highway 69, the cruiser went out of control on the slippery highway and struck another vehicle head-on at Iowa Highway 160. All three occupants of the police vehicle were killed, as well as two occupants of the other vehicle.

Patrolman Haubert was a United States Navy Reserve WWII veteran. He had served with the Ankeny Police Department for one year and previously served with the Des Moines Police Department for over five years. He was survived by his wife, two stepsons, and a sister.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

transport, weather

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It has been several unforgettable years that will always be remembered Your selfless dedication as a public servant truly shone through your actions Your guidance was almost divine as our Heavenly Father intended Thank you for being an inspiring example and for your commitment to our community One day we will cross paths

Mr A Hernandez
Former PO, PRPD

May 13, 2025