Liberal Police Department

05/26/2026

Stay weather aware!

*****WEATHER ADVISORY*****
Seward KS-Stanton KS-Stevens KS-Grant KS-Haskell KS-Morton KS-
1149 AM CDT Tue May 26 2026..Brief Landspout Tornadoes Possible...
At 1148 AM CDT, conditions are becoming favorable for the
development of landspout tornadoes across far southwest Kansas.
However, at this time it is unknown which if any storm would produce a landspout. Any landspouts which develop are expected to pose a limited threat.
Locations impacted include...
Liberal, Ulysses, Hugoton, Elkhart, Johnson City, Sublette, Satanta,
Kismet, Rolla, Moscow, Manter, Richfield, Ryus, The Saunders
Elevator, Big Bow, Feterita, Tice, Wilburton, Cave, and Hayne.
Landspout tornadoes can form with a developing thunderstorm before rain, hail, and even thunder is observed. Landspout tornadoes are not usually associated with a wall cloud and are often difficult to detect with weather radar.

05/23/2026

UPDATE (5/24/26 @ 11:30 A.M.): SUBJECT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AND LOCATED. PHOTO HAS BEEN REMOVED.

PERSON OF INTEREST
Case #: 26PD05296

THE LIBERAL POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ATTEMPTING TO LOCATE AND SPEAK TO THIS FEMALE SUBJECT IN REFERENCE TO A
AUTO BURGLARY / THEFT CASE. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 05/23/26 AROUND 10:40 A.M.
AT BRAUMS, 1500 N KANSAS AVE.

ACCORDING TO MANAGEMENT, FEMALE SUBJECT WAS SEEN WITH A GROUP OF REGULAR CUSTOMERS WHO MEET AT 09:00 A.M. FOR BREAKFAST.

*IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS INDIVIDUAL OR HER WHEREABOUTS, PLEASE CONTACT CPL. ARZAGA AT 620-626-0141 OR CRIME HOTLINE AT 620-624-4000
*ALL INDIVIDUAL(S) ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.

05/22/2026

This afternoon, Officer Joshua Strawn graduated in the 357th Training Class from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. He will begin his Field Training next week.
Congratulations!! If you see him around, be sure to congratulate him on his success!

05/19/2026

05/15/2026

During National Police Week, we take time to recognize the people behind the badge. These are the men and women who show up each day with a commitment to serve others, often in moments of uncertainty, stress, and sacrifice. They are more than the uniform. They are parents getting their kids ready before a shift, friends answering late-night calls, neighbors invested in the safety and well-being of this community. They carry the weight of difficult days, the responsibility of critical decisions, and the quiet moments that most will never see.

Policing is not just a profession, it’s a calling rooted in service, compassion, and resilience. This week is a reminder to pause and recognize the humanity, dedication, and heart that exists behind every badge.

This week, and every week, we are proud to stand beside them, grateful for their service, and honored to call them our own.

05/13/2026

Update (5/13/26 @ 05:05 PM): The pickup's owner has been identified and contacted. We appreciate the public’s assistance, cooperation, and the information shared regarding this case.

The flyer has been removed because the owner was contacted.

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Original Post: HIT & RUN ACCIDENT; Case #: 26PD03828

THE LIBERAL POLICE DEPARTMENT IS ATTEMPTING TO LOCATE AND QUESTION THE OWNER OF THIS RED PICKUP PULLING A SMALL TRAILER IN REGARDS TO A HIT & RUN ACCIDENT CASE. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FOURTH ST. & N KANSAS AVENUE.

*IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE IDENTITY OF THE OWNER OR THE VEHICLE’S WHEREABOUTS,PLEASE CONTACT CPL. RUIZ AT 620-626-0141 OR CRIME HOTLINE AT 620-624-4000

*ALL INDIVIDUAL(S) ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day

Some of the strongest people we know don’t wear a badge, but they stand behind the ones who do. They hold families together during long shifts, missed holidays, and late-night calls. They carry worry quietly, love endlessly, and show up every single day with unwavering strength.

To the mothers in our department and throughout our community: your resilience, sacrifice, and unconditional love do not go unnoticed. You are the foundation that so many depend on, and the reason so many keep going.

Today, we honor you, we thank you, and we hold space for everything you give, seen and unseen.

05/06/2026

Update (5/7/26 @ 11:25 PM): Jaime has been safely located. We appreciate the public’s assistance, cooperation, and the information shared throughout this investigation.

The flyer has been removed due to the individual being located.
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Update (5/7/26 @ 10:05 AM): Jaime still has not been located. Officers exhausted all available leads throughout the day yesterday. Overnight, additional information was developed, and officers are actively following up on those leads today.

Efforts to locate Jaime are ongoing. We appreciate the public’s assistance and encourage anyone with information regarding Jaime’s whereabouts to contact the Liberal Police Department immediately.
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Original Post: Missing Juvenile; Case #: 26PD05188

Name: Jaime Franco-Ibanez
Date of Birth: 09/10/2010

Franco-Ibanez was last seen at approximately 1:00 AM on 05/06/2026.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of this individual should please contact the Liberal Police Department at 620-626-0141 or the crime hotline at 620-624-4000.

*All individual(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.*

05/01/2026

Seward County Fire District is gently yelling at us again…
Just as a little refresher, when emergency lights are behind you, slow down, pull to the right, and stop. Help first responders get where they’re going by moving over! Thanks SCFD for the reminder! 🚨

Check out Seward County Fire District’s video.

04/30/2026

If you got this message by text, you can ignore it—it’s a scam. You don’t owe anything, and you’re not in legal trouble. Real law enforcement agencies don’t send texts asking for payment or threatening arrest.