About Iowa Wants & Warrants

Iowa active warrants are issued by district courts and served by county sheriffs. There is no statewide warrant database; most-wanted lists are published by the Iowa Department of Public Safety, by individual county sheriffs, and by the U.S. Marshals Service Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa.

Iowa Wants & Warrants

County Records

Fayette County Most Wanted
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The Fayette County, Iowa Sheriff's office provides this listing of most wanted persons, with information including name, photo, DOB, charges, physical description, last known address and bond amount.
🌐 fayettecountysheriff.com
Quad Cities Fugitives
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The Crime Stoppers of Iowa's Quad Cities area provides this listing of wanted fugitives, with information including name, photo, DOB, charges and physical description.
🌐 qccrimestoppers.com

City Records

Des Moines Most Wanted
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The police department of Des Moines, Iowa provides this listing of most wanted persons, with information including name, photo, DOB, charges and physical description.
🌐 dsm.city

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find Iowa most-wanted lists?

Iowa typically has no single statewide most-wanted list. Sheriff and police agencies publish their own — see County and City tabs.

How do I check for active warrants?

Each county Sheriff or court publishes its own warrant database. Statewide criminal history requires a fingerprint check.

Are warrant databases free?

Yes — public warrant and most-wanted databases are free.

What about federal fugitives?

FBI and U.S. Marshals publish national most-wanted lists in the Federal tab.