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Waterloo Today
By the People, for the People
Former Waterloo Officer Pleads Guilty in Fatal Crash
Northup to serve up to 11 years, pay $150,000 in restitution.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:50pm
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A former police officer's guilty plea in a fatal drunk driving crash underscores the need for greater accountability within law enforcement.Waterloo TodayKeaton Scott Northup, a former police officer in Waterloo, Iowa, has pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle and first-offense operating while intoxicated charges stemming from a fatal crash. Under the plea agreement, Northup will be sentenced to consecutive terms totaling up to 11 years in prison and ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution to the victim's estate.
Why it matters
This case highlights the serious consequences for law enforcement officers who abuse their positions of trust and endanger the public through drunk driving. It also underscores the need for stronger accountability measures and support systems to prevent such tragedies from occurring.
The details
Northup pleaded guilty during a hearing on April 3, 2026, in Dubuque. The charges were related to a crash that resulted in a fatality, though the specific details of the incident are not provided.
- Northup pleaded guilty on April 3, 2026.
The players
Keaton Scott Northup
A former police officer in Waterloo, Iowa, who pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle and first-offense operating while intoxicated charges.
What’s next
Northup will be sentenced to consecutive terms totaling up to 11 years in prison and ordered to pay $150,000 in restitution to the victim's estate.
The takeaway
This case serves as a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences that can result when law enforcement officers abuse their power and endanger the public they are sworn to protect. It underscores the need for stronger accountability measures and support systems to prevent such tragedies from occurring.
