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 March 2026, officers engaged in 932 activities. These included 31 arrests (adults and juveniles), 12 welfare checks, 12 domestic disturbances, 6 hit-and-run crashes, 12 emotional health calls, and 62 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, attempt to locate, assisting other agencies, crashes, and other service requests.

MARCH 2026

  • Officers responded to a dispute between two drivers near a school during morning drop-off. One individual retrieved a tire iron, spat at the other person, and approached in a threatening manner. The suspect was arrested for menacing and physical harassment and taken to the Polk County Jail.
  • A local business reported that a customer became verbally aggressive after presenting a fake ID. As the individual left, they reached into a tip jar, possibly took money, and kicked a store animal. The suspect was later located and arrested on charges including misrepresentation of age, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass.
  • Officers investigated a disturbance involving juveniles where one individual threw hot sauce, causing injury to another’s eye, and earlier had kicked a sibling multiple times. The juvenile was taken into custody and referred for assault and harassment charges.
  • A student was referred for menacing other students after displaying a multi-tool with a small blade.
  • Officers contacted an individual known to have a warrant, who initially retreated into a residence. Later, officers returned and arrested the suspect for the warrant, along with additional charges of escape and resisting arrest. Suspected methamphetamine was also located, resulting in an added possession charge.
  • Officers responded to a fight between adult siblings that escalated into a physical altercation. One individual threatened another with a large knife and later resisted arrest. Charges included menacing, unlawful weapon possession, escape, and resisting arrest. Another individual involved was charged with misdemeanor assault.
  • Officers attempted to contact an individual with an active warrant who was riding a bicycle near a park. The individual fled on the bicycle, leading officers on a pursuit through the area that ended in a residential yard. The suspect was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct, multiple counts of escape, trespassing, and possession of methamphetamine.

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.