Work release escape of Mark Kelly
February 10th, 2026 by Ric Hanson
WATERLOO, Iowa – The Iowa Dept. of Corrections reports Mark Desmond Kelly, who was convicted of Robbery 2nd Degree, Theft 1st Degree, and Possession of Controlled Substance – Methamphetamine in Black Hawk County, failed to report back to the Waterloo Residential Correctional Facility as required on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.
Kelly is a 54-year-old, 5’7″, 209-pound Black male. He was admitted to the work release facility on Nov. 6, 2025.

Mark Desmond Kelly (IA DOC photo)
Persons with information on Kelly’s whereabouts should contact local police.



