Have you been curious about what our officers have been up to all month? The Independence Police Department shares a sample of monthly calls for service to inform and educate community members about the work we do.

In August 2026, officers engaged in 895 activities. These included 32 arrests (adults and juveniles), 13 welfare checks, 16 domestic disturbances, 6 hit-and-run crashes, 18 emotional health calls, and 68 suspicious activity/person/vehicle calls. The activities listed above represent just a portion of the calls to which officers respond. Other incidents may include resident contact calls, tows, attempts to locate, assistance to other agencies, crashes, and other service requests.

AUGUST 2026

  • Officers responded to a business where an intoxicated customer was refusing to leave, yelling at and threatening other customers, and threatening an employee. The individual also made statements that prompted medics to respond for an evaluation. After being cleared at the hospital, the individual was transported to jail.
  • Officers identified a suspect in a shoplifting investigation through surveillance footage. The suspect was later stopped while driving and was taken into custody on theft and driving-related charges.
  • Officers responded to a physical altercation between two men outside a residence. Both men sustained minor injuries during the incident and were criminally cited for physical harassment.
  • Officers responded to a traffic crash where a vehicle had gone through a fence and struck a power pole, leaving wires across the roadway. The driver showed signs of impairment and later recorded a .16% blood alcohol content. The driver was arrested on charges including DUII, reckless driving, driving while suspended, and criminal mischief.
  • A man arrived at a local hospital with a broken jaw and reported being assaulted by three people who had threatened to follow him to the hospital. The hospital was placed on lockdown as a precaution. Officers determined the assault had occurred earlier in the evening in front of a local business. Three suspects were identified, arrested, and booked into jail for assault.
  • Officers followed up on concerning statements posted to a community social media page and subsequently learned of a domestic violence incident that had occurred several days earlier. The victim reported being struck and strangled and said her phone had been broken during the altercation, preventing her from calling for help. The suspect was charged with felony strangulation, physical harassment, coercion, and criminal mischief.
  • A road rage incident between an electric scooter rider and a motorist resulted in multiple 911 calls after the scooter rider allegedly threatened to stab the motorist and continued yelling and making threats toward others nearby. Officers cited the individual for disorderly conduct.
  • Officers and other agencies responded after a person experiencing a suspected drug overdose was found unconscious in a bathroom. Family members had to enter the room to get help. Narcan was administered and was effective. Child welfare authorities were notified, and officers encouraged the individual to seek medical care.
  • Officers responded to a report of domestic violence and found the two people separated when they arrived. The victim reported that an argument throughout the day had become physical, including the suspect throwing a phone at her. The suspect then displayed a firearm, left it in the apartment, and drove away before officers arrived. The victim also reported multiple prior altercations. Officers determined there was probable cause for physical harassment, felony Assault IV, and interference with making a report. The suspect later met with an officer at the police department and was transported to jail.
  • Officers contacted an individual reported to be walking on apartment porches. The person was found to have an outstanding warrant, and a pipe containing residue that field-tested positive for methamphetamine was located during a search. The individual was transported to jail.

 

This is just a sample portion of what your Independence Police Officers do every month. Reach out if you need us! We’re here to serve you.