Hiawatha Police Department

Hiawatha Police Department Administrative Office Hours:
Monday -Thursday: 8am - 12pm & 1pm - 4:30pm
Friday: 8am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 9-1-1.

Police Chief:
David Villanueva

Police Captain:
Brian Guilliams

Police Operations Supervisor / Assistant Municipal Court Clerk:
Barb Mauslein

Police Sergeant:
Lorenzo Mendez

Police Investigator/SRO:
Dugan Shoemaker

Police Officers:
Chance Johansen
Paige Nigus
Austin Coffelt
Layne Mottin

Municipal Court Clerk / Police Administrative Assistant
Lindsey Kloepper

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminds us that the Click it or Ticket Campaign is in effect. • High...
05/22/2026

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminds us that the Click it or Ticket Campaign is in effect.

• High-Visibility Enforcement Campaign
• May 11 – 31, 2026

Protect what matters most. A seat belt saves you from more than a ticket.

One of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. Many Americans understand the lifesaving value of the seat belt – the national use rate was at 91.2% in 2024. Seat belt use in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017. Understand the potentially fatal consequences of not wearing a seat belt and learn what you can do to make sure you and your family are properly buckled up every time.

Please be safe this holiday weekend.

Update- she has been located.Tonganoxie Police Department have filed a Missing Person's report (TN2026-00380) regarding ...
05/13/2026

Update- she has been located.

Tonganoxie Police Department have filed a Missing Person's report (TN2026-00380) regarding a juvenile that may be in the Hiawatha area. If you have any information, please contact TPD at (913) 369-3754 or (913) 682-5724. Hiawatha Police is assisting in sharing a flier produced by Kansas Missing and Unsolved. If you have local information, Brown County Sheriff's Dispatch can likewise be advised.

D.A.R.E. Officers Shoemaker and Nigus had a great time biking to Hiawatha Public Schools-USD 415 with the kids this morn...
05/06/2026

D.A.R.E. Officers Shoemaker and Nigus had a great time biking to Hiawatha Public Schools-USD 415 with the kids this morning as part of the bike, walk, or roll to school day!

Thanks to Undersheriff Parker with the Sheriff's Office for helping out with 4th Street traffic from Crestview Park!

It's Spring, time to CLEANUP your medicine cabinet of unneeded Rx meds and drop them off. Unused or expired prescription...
04/10/2026

It's Spring, time to CLEANUP your medicine cabinet of unneeded Rx meds and drop them off.
Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. Proper disposal of unneeded drugs saves lives and protects the environment and our overall community.
National Prescription Drug is happening on Saturday, April 25, from 10am-2pm bring those old and unneeded medications to Hiawatha Walmart at 701 Hopi Dr.
Note - Illicit substances such as ma*****na or methamphetamine etc are NOT a part of this initiative and will not be accepted.

04/09/2026

With Spring approaching and nicer weather happening a reminder of regulations on Golf carts/UTV/WSUV -
*Operation shall be prohibited on First Street (US 73 Highway), and Oregon Street, not to include when crossing these streets at intersections except when designated by the governing body*.

04/02/2026

The Police Department Administrative Office will be closed, Friday April 3 2026 at Noon.

If you need to speak to an Officer, call: 785-742-2155

"Take a look at these little faces—these are the childhood photos of the brave men and women who now wear the badge for ...
03/02/2026

"Take a look at these little faces—these are the childhood photos of the brave men and women who now wear the badge for the Hiawatha Police Department.

Decades ago, officers of the past patrolled our streets, answered calls in the middle of the night, and stood watch so these kids could grow up in safe neighborhoods, ride bikes without fear, play outside until the streetlights came on, and dream big enough to one day become protectors themselves.

Today, our officers and staff stand in that same line of duty for and with our community. They’re here for the same reason: to shield us all as well as today’s kids, so they can grow up safe, strong, and ready to step up when it’s their turn to make a difference in the world.

Being an officer isn’t just a job—it’s a promise passed down through generations. Thank you to every officer who came before us, and to every one serving right now.

Hiawatha Police Department – protecting our community and the kids of today so they can someday protect our future. 💙👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

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02/17/2026

The Hiawatha Police Department is deeply grateful for the $1,000 grant awarded through the Walmart Spark Good Local Grants program. and #342 Walmart Hiawatha. This generous support will directly fund advanced digital forensic software for the Hiawatha Police Community Digital Safety Initiative.
This vital tool equips our officers to more effectively investigate and combat online crimes - including child exploitation, identity theft and cyber fraud that impact local families and businesses in NE Kansas. With faster evidence recovery, quicker case resolutions, and stronger protections for vulnerable residents, we'll better safeguard our community.
We truly appreciate Hiawatha Walmart #342 commitment to building safer, stronger neighborhoods. Thank you for sparking good right here in Hiawatha.

02/11/2026

There is still time to renew your Dog tags and LSV registration for 2026 without penalty.
You will need:
Dog tags: Current proof of rabies: $10.00 each
LSV: Current proof of Insurance: $25.00 each
March 1 and after there is a $5 penalty for each registration.

UPDATE:The subject has been identified. Thank you for your help!We need your help. If you can identify the person in t...
02/04/2026

UPDATE:
The subject has been identified. Thank you for your help!

We need your help. If you can identify the person in the photo contact the Hiawatha Police Department:
785-742-2156 or 785-742-2155 and mention case 26-244.

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