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

In December 2025, officers engaged in 701 activities, including 22 Arrests (Adults and Juveniles), 19 check welfares, 14 domestic disturbances, 3 hit-and-run crashes, 14 emotional health calls, and 64 Suspicious Activity / Person / Vehicle calls..

DECEMBER 2025

  • Officers arrested an individual following a domestic disturbance in which the victim reported being physically restrained and strangled multiple times. The suspect was booked into the Polk County Jail on felony and misdemeanor charges.
  • Officers investigated reports of package thefts from porches in a residential neighborhood. Witnesses provided descriptions and a vehicle license plate, which was shared with a neighboring county. A suspect was later contacted by that agency, found with stolen property, and arrested.
  • Police responded to a physical domestic disturbance where a victim sustained multiple injuries and was prevented from leaving the home. The suspect was arrested and lodged at the Polk County Jail.
  • Officers responding to a report of an open front door contacted a resident who disclosed recent domestic violence, including being struck and having emergency calls interrupted. The suspect was located and arrested for assault and interference with making a report.
  • Officers arrested an individual after responding to a domestic disturbance where the suspect damaged property and bit the victim during an argument.
  • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding and observed signs of impairment. Because the driver was unsteady on their feet, showed signs of extreme impairment, and was unable to remain awake to safely complete testing, officers discontinued field sobriety tests and a blood draw was conducted at the hospital. The driver was charged with DUII and reckless endangerment.
  • An officer observed a passenger throw lit fireworks from a moving vehicle. The passenger was cited and released for offensive littering.

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.