Have you been wondering what our officers have been up to this 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 October 2026, officers responded to 813 calls for service. These included 33 arrests (adults and juveniles), 15 welfare checks, 20 domestic disturbances, 2 hit-and-run crashes, 11 emotional health calls, and 63 suspicious activity/person/vehicle calls. The activities listed above represent only a portion of the calls officers respond to. Other incidents may include resident contact calls, tows, attempts to locate, assistance to other agencies, crashes, and other service requests.

OCTOBER 2026

  • Officers investigated a report that a massage therapist had offered a client a sexual favor in exchange for an additional tip. The Oregon Board of Massage Therapists conducted an undercover investigation and confirmed the solicitation. The therapist was charged with prostitution and misdemeanor Sex Abuse III.

 

  • An officer recognized an individual riding a bicycle near the boat launch who had an outstanding felony warrant. When the officer attempted to contact him, the individual rode away and crashed. He resisted arrest but was taken into custody and lodged at the jail on charges of resisting arrest and Escape III, along with the outstanding parole violation warrant.

 

  • Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance involving a woman allegedly using her vehicle to strike her ex-boyfriend. The woman reportedly blocked in the victim’s parked vehicle and struck his leg with her car. She was booked into jail on charges of physical harassment and coercion.

 

  • An officer tried to contact an individual who ignored commands, crossed railroad tracks, and entered private property to hide. The officer located the individual behind a woodpile and took him into custody. He was charged with escape, trespassing, and failure to appear on an unrelated theft case.

 

  • Officers responded to a family disturbance involving an intoxicated individual who became physically aggressive after family members initially refused to give him his car keys. The individual reportedly pulled someone’s hair, slapped them, and grabbed their throat. He also punched another family member who tried to intervene. He was booked into jail on charges including physical harassment, felony strangulation, and misdemeanor assault, along with a contempt of court charge related to a jail phone call.

 

  • Officers responded after a report that an unknown woman had entered a residence, spoken to the occupant about the Bible, and then left. Officers located the woman nearby. She told officers she liked entering other people’s homes to look around. She was transported to jail for trespass.

 

  • Officers responded to a domestic dispute involving two reportedly intoxicated individuals. One person was found injured at the bottom of a 13-foot retaining wall after reportedly climbing down it. The victim inside the residence also had several injuries and reported that the suspect had impeded her breathing. The suspect was charged with strangulation and assault, with an additional charge of interfering with making a report pending.

 

  • Officers responded to several 911 calls about a man yelling and refusing to leave a residence. The disturbance became physical when the man grabbed the victim’s wrist. He was transported to jail on charges of disorderly conduct and physical harassment.

 

  • Officers responded to a physical altercation between family members and found the individuals separated and the home in disarray. One individual was identified as the aggressor and taken into custody after returning to the residence. He was charged with felony Assault IV and criminal mischief for damaging a television.  

 

  • Officers responded to a report of a bomb threat made by phone to a local gas station. The caller also threatened an employee. Officers searched the area around the business and found no suspicious people or packages.

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.