Jackson Police Department

06/01/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: EMERGENCY STORM SEWER REPAIR 🚧

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: EMERGENCY STORM SEWER REPAIR 🚧

Beginning June 8, Putz Construction will perform an emergency storm sewer replacement project on Otto Drive after a failed storm sewer created a large sinkhole beneath the roadway.

Construction is expected to continue through approximately June 19, weather permitting. During this time, motorists should expect temporary road closures in the project area.

Old Cape Road at Otto Drive will be closed for several days at the start of the project. As work progresses, a portion of the 800 block of Otto Drive will also be closed to traffic. The timing of these closures may shift depending on construction progress.

Crews will replace approximately 185 linear feet of storm sewer pipe to restore the integrity of the roadway and drainage system.

Please plan alternate routes, follow posted detour signs, and use caution near the work zone.

We appreciate the community's patience as this necessary infrastructure repair is completed.

🗺️ See the attached map for closure and detour information.

05/30/2026

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍
If you have seen Kevin or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Detective Edwards at (573) 335-6621, Extension 1152.

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍

The Cape Girardeau Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating Kevin Candelario.

Kevin is an 18-year-old Hispanic male, approximately 5'6" tall, with a medium build and glasses. Family members have not seen or heard from him since February. He is known to have ties to the Lexington, Kentucky area.

If you have seen Kevin or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Detective Edwards at (573) 335-6621, Extension 1152.

Any information, no matter how small, may be helpful.

05/29/2026

UPDATE : Phone lines are back up! Thank you for your patience.

“Our phone lines are currently down. If you need assistance, please call 573-243-3551 or dial 911 in an emergency.”

05/25/2026

The Jackson Police Department wishes everyone a Happy Memorial Day.

Today, we honor and remember the fallen service members of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

May we all take a moment to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy because of their sacrifice.

05/21/2026

Join us today as we honor the veterans of our community at the Brookside Park Memorial Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony.

📍 Brookside Park Memorial – Lower Entrance
🕑 2:00 PM

This special event will recognize the addition of new flags and names at the Veterans Memorial, as well as new lighting improvements installed along the pathways leading to the memorial. These new lights, requested by the VFW and installed by the City, now allow the flags displayed along the walkways to remain illuminated overnight while maintaining proper flag etiquette.

We invite the community to join us as we remember and honor those who have served our country.

05/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming Officer Esmeny Massey to the Jackson Police Department.

Officer Massey graduated from the Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, May 15, 2026, where she earned recognition for her hard work and dedication throughout the academy. Today, May 18, 2026, she officially begins her career serving the citizens of Jackson as a sworn police officer.

The first photo captures Officer Massey at her academy graduation alongside members of the Jackson Police Department, while the second photo shows her being officially sworn in.

Congratulations Officer Massey! We are proud to have you as part of the JPD family and look forward to watching you grow in your law enforcement career. Please help us welcome her to the department and wish her a safe and successful career serving our community.

05/17/2026

05/14/2026

During National Police Week 2026, the Jackson Police Department proudly honors all of the dedicated men and women who serve our department and community each and every day.

We are incredibly grateful for our officers and employees who continually go above and beyond to protect, serve, and support the citizens of Jackson. Their professionalism, sacrifice, and commitment do not go unnoticed.

From patrol and investigations to school resource officers, command staff, support staff, and K9; every division plays an important role in keeping our community safe.

Thank you to all of our JPD personnel for your dedication, courage, and service.

05/13/2026

The new Deerwood Roundabout at North High Street (Hwy. 61) and Deerwood Drive will open to full traffic later today.

🚧 TRAFFIC UPDATE 🚧

The new Deerwood Roundabout at North High Street (Hwy. 61) and Deerwood Drive will open to full traffic later today.

Fronabarger Concreters, Inc. is opening the roundabout to normal traffic flow, and all construction-related lane restrictions, temporary signals, and detours will be removed.

A few final items still remain, including completion of one splitter island, some seeding work, and pavement re-striping. These remaining tasks will be completed with traffic flowing or under minimal flagging operations.

As drivers begin using the new roundabout, please slow down, yield to traffic already in the roundabout, and follow posted signs and pavement markings.

Thank you to our residents, businesses, and visitors for your patience throughout the Deerwood Roundabout Project.

05/10/2026

The Jackson Police Department recognizes May 10th through May 16th as National Police Week.

This week, we honor the heroes who wear the badge—those who run toward danger, stand tall in the face of adversity, and never hesitate to protect others.

To every officer who has served, is serving, or has made the ultimate sacrifice—thank you. Your courage lives in the hearts of the communities you protect.

We see you. We remember you. We are forever grateful. 💙