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The Eldridge Police Department (EPD) officially the City of Eldridge Police Department. With 11 full-time officers, and 1 civilian staff member, it is the third-largest municipal police department in Scott County, after the Davenport Police Department and Bettendorf Police Department. The department serves an area of 9.48 square miles and a population of approximately 6,161 people according to the 2014 census.

06/02/2026

Hello Eldridge Family and Friends!

Please come out to see what it is we've been working with. Sergeant Gale and Officer Jahns want to meet you and answer any questions you may have.

Yours in Service,

The Eldridge Police Department 🚔

05/25/2026

Hello Eldridge Family and Friends,

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Freedom is never free, and neither is the peace and safety we often take for granted.

To all who serve, and to those we have lost, we remember you with gratitude, respect, and honor.

Yours in Service,

The Eldridge Police Department 🚔

05/14/2026

Hello Eldridge Family and Friends,

As National Police Week comes to a close, we want to share that for the 2026 National Police Week, the names of 363 fallen law enforcement officers were added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, D.C.

These additions include 109 officers killed in the line of duty in 2025 and 254 from previous years, bringing the total number of names on the memorial to 24,775.

The Eldridge Police Department joins all of our brothers and sisters during this time of year to remember those officers that paid the ultimate price for their communities.

Until Valhalla.

The Eldridge Police Department 🚔

05/13/2026

***For Immediate Release***

(Eldridge, IA) – The Eldridge Police Department worked with the Indianapolis Metro Police in Marion County, Indiana that led to the arrest of 56-year-old Indianapolis resident following an undercover investigation into online child exploitation.

The arrest occurred on Monday, May 11th after investigators from the Eldridge Police Department’s Special Investigations/Internet Crimes Against Children Unit engaged with the suspect in a controlled online operation. The suspect is alleged to have used the internet to attempt to engage in illegal contact with a person they believed to be a minor.

The suspect, identified as Daniel Elliot, has been charged with:

Child Solicitation-by person over 21- to child 14-16 using a computer (Class 4 Felony)

Child Exploitation/Pornography-Distribute-Description (Class 4 Felony)

Vicarious Sexual Gratification (Class 5 Felony)

Child Solicitation (Class 5 Felony) 2 counts

Dissemination of Matter Harmful to Minors (Class 6 Felony)

Daniel is currently being held at the Marion County Jail, in Indianapolis, Indiana pending trial.

“This arrest underscores our commitment to protecting children from online predators,” said, Andrew Lellig Chief of Police. “We will continue to use every available resource to identify, investigate, and prosecute those who seek to harm our most vulnerable.”

The Eldridge Police Department extends a special thanks to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit for their assistance and collaboration in this investigation.

The Eldridge Police Department wants to remind parents and guardians to speak regularly with children about online safety and to monitor internet use. Anyone with information about suspected child exploitation is urged to contact their local police agency or submit a tip through qccrimestoppers.com or by using the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at cybertipline.org

An arrest without disposition is not an indication of guilt. All people are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/12/2026

This necklace was turned into the police department today. It was found by Maloneys. If it is yours please call 563-285-3916 during business hours to claim.

05/07/2026

*** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ***
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, at approximately 11:29 a.m., officers with the Eldridge Police Department, along with the Eldridge Fire Department and Scott County MEDIC EMS, were dispatched to
the 100 block of West Spring Street in Eldridge for a report of a female being dragged outside of an
apartment and covered in blood.

The victim, an elderly female, suffered serious injuries and was transported by MEDIC EMS to UnityPoint
Health, Trinity Bettendorf for immediate medical treatment.

Following an investigation, officers arrested Jeremiah Chambers (50) of Eldridge. Chambers was transported to the Scott County Jail and charged with the following offenses:

• Willful Injury Causing Serious Injury – Class C Felony
• Assault with injury on an Elderly Person – Aggravated Misdemeanor
• Assault While Displaying a Dangerous Weapon –
Aggravated Misdemeanor

Chambers is currently being held on a $14,000 bond.
This incident remains under investigation, and more information will follow at a later date.

An arrest without a disposition is not an indication of guilt. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven
guilty in a court of law.

04/25/2026

Hello Eldridge Family and Friends!

Please join us in congratulating Officer Travis Rountree on graduating from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy today!

This is a major milestone that reflects his dedication, discipline, and commitment to serving others. Officer Rountree will now begin a 15-week field training program within the City of Eldridge, where he’ll continue to build the skills and experience needed to serve our community with excellence.

We are proud to have him as part of our department and we are all looking forward to the positive impact he will make.

Congratulations, Officer Rountree! Your journey is just getting started!

Yours in Service,

The Eldridge Police Department 🚔

04/23/2026

Hello Eldridge Family and Friends!
Today, Chief Lellig and SRO Jahns got to spend some time with the students at Children's Choice Early Learning Center - Eldridge each of them learned about when and when not to call 911, how to stay safe at home and to never talk to strangers.

Each of them were sworn in as Junior Police Officers and all of them received an Eldridge Police coloring book to practice what they learned.

It's always a GREAT day when we get to have an opportunity to spend some quality time with the young citizens of our community.

Yours in Service,

The Eldridge Police Department 🚔

02/11/2026

PUPDATE
The pup has been reunited! Thank you all for your help!
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Hello Eldridge Family and Friends,
This Little pup was found on S 2nd St and Prairie Visa. If you know who this pup belongs to please call the police department. If you don't know, please LIKE AND SHARE.

Thank you for your help in advance!

Yours in Service,

The Eldridge Police Department

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305 N 3rd Street
Eldridge, IA
52748

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+15632859822

Website

http://www.cityofeldridgeia.org/

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