Mexico MO Department of Public Safety

06/12/2026

The World Cup in Kansas City is bringing several hundred thousand visitors to Missouri over the next month. This has led to the largest and longest law enforcement activation Missouri has ever had. As usual, the men and women of MPSD have stepped up to help. Six MPSD officers have volunteered to work one or two shifts each at event locations on what would have been their days off. We had others who were willing to help, but the requests did not match their schedule as we continue to meet the needs of Mexico. Still, we are there. So if you are attending any of the World Cup events in Kansas City, keep your eyes open for MPSD and if you see one of us, make sure to say hi.

06/11/2026

Between 06/05 and 06/09/26, MPSD took the following people to the Audrain County Jail for the listed offenses: Matthew A Crenshaw, 23, P&P warrant; Joseph L Croghan, 29, Audrain County warrant; Makayla L Croghan, 31, Audrain County warrant; Keith J Holmes, Jr., 35, Audrain County warrant; Aspen N Clayton, 18, Mexico municipal warrant. Approximately 12 cases were sent to the Audrain County Prosecutor, the Mexico Prosecutor, or the Juvenile Office.

06/09/2026

06/04/2026

Between 05/29 and 06/04/26, MPSD took the following people to the Audrain County Jail for the listed offenses: Kashiya E Dorsey, 19, Audrain County warrants; Chavez AT Russell, 33, DWI, Driving While Revoked; Brandon LS Campbell, 32, Boone County warrant; Michael E O’Connor, 38, Audrain County warrant; Roman C Morrow, 39, Drug Trafficking, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Approximately 12 cases were sent to the Audrain County Prosecutor, the Mexico Prosecutor, or the Juvenile Office.

05/28/2026

Today Cpl. Carey, Lt. Lybarger, and Sgt. Williamson found a group of Mexico youths attempting make productive use of their time now that school is out. The officers decided to "shop local," help the local economy, and recharge. Not a bad Thursday afternoon.

05/26/2026

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, at approximately 9:26PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1100 block of Mansfield in reference to a structure fire. Responding personnel found flame coming from the living room of the home. The fire was contained and extinguished in that area, with the living room suffering significant fire damage and the rest of the home suffering heavy smoke damage. The resident and a dog made it out of the house. A cat died in the fire. Audrain Ambulance District transported the resident to Moberly Regional Medical Center for smoke inhalation and minor burns. The resident was treated and released. The apparent cause of the fire was careless disposal of smoking material.

05/22/2026

On Thursday, May 21, 2026 at approximately 8:22PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 600 block of W Liberty in reference to a fire in the attic of a home. Responding personnel found fire in the area of a bathroom exhaust fan. The fire was contained and extinguished in that area with the attic suffering minor fire damage. There were no injuries from the incident.

05/21/2026

Between 05/15/26 and 05/21/26, MPSD took the following people to the Audrain County Jail for the listed offenses: Samuel W Tarrants, Jr., 41, Cole County warrant; Jakob M Bradley, 23, Domestic Assault 2nd degree, Kidnapping 3rd degree; Joshua D Crum, Audrain County warrants, Jefferson City warrant. Approximately 10 cases were sent to the Audrain County Prosecutor, the Mexico Prosecutor, or the Juvenile Office.

05/19/2026

Major Stuart Thompson earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia College on May 2nd. He was recently featured in the school's publication, "CC Connected."
https://connected.ccis.edu/2026/05/columbia-college-mo-graduate-stuart-thompson-26-proves-there-is-no-timeline-for-success/

All this while being a significant part of the MPSD team since 2001. It is a perfect example of "Make a difference now. Have a different future."