05/08/2026
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 April 2026, officers engaged in 910 activities. These included 23 arrests (adults and juveniles), 8 welfare checks, 15 domestic disturbances, 3 hit-and-run crashes, 17 emotional health calls, and 65 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, attempts to locate, assistance to other agencies, crashes, and other service requests.
APRIL 2026
-An Independence resident was arrested in San Diego by officers on a warrant stemming from a long-term investigation into child s*xual abuse that occurred locally in the early 2000s. The individual faces multiple felony charges, including r**e, so**my, and s*xual abuse.
-During a traffic stop, officers discovered an individual was out of compliance with s*x offender registration requirements. The person was taken into custody and transported to jail.
-An officer conducted a traffic stop for a rolling stop sign violation and discovered the driver had multiple warrants and was driving in violation of license restrictions. The driver was cited for the traffic offense and taken into custody on the warrant.
-Officers responded to reports of an individual walking in traffic, obstructing vehicles, and behaving erratically in a neighborhood. The individual was arrested for disorderly conduct and lodged at the Polk County Jail.
-An off-duty officer identified a stolen bicycle trailer, and patrol officers contacted the individual in possession of it. After initially denying involvement, the individual admitted to taking the trailer, which had been altered. Charges included theft and trespassing, with additional charges requested due to the damage.
-Loss prevention reported a shoplifting incident where merchandise was concealed and taken from a store. The individual was detained, cited, and issued a 100-year exclusion from the business.
-Officers responded to a domestic disturbance where a victim had visible injuries after being struck in the face. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Polk County Jail for assault.
-A community member reported a hit-and-run crash captured on a home security camera. Officers located the suspect vehicle nearby, where the driver was attempting repairs. The driver admitted to being distracted by a phone at the time of the crash. During contact, officers located drug paraphernalia and a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. The driver was arrested for failure to perform duties in a crash and unlawful possession of a controlled substance, and cited for using a mobile device while driving.
This is just a sample of what your Independence Police Officers do every month. Reach out if you need us! We’re here to serve you.
