Moberly Joint Communications

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

IT'S TESTING DAY

In partnership with Moberly Joint Communications we are testing the Outdoor Warning Siren System today at 11:00am. This is a good time to review your plan in the event severe and damaging weather is forecasted for our area.

08/28/2026

UPDATE:
City phone lines are back in service.

‼️ADMIN PHONES FOR THE ENTIRE CITY OF MOBERLY INCLUDING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE CURRENTLY DOWN. PLEASE CALL 911 IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY! ‼️ TEXT TO 911 IS STILL WORKING!

08/27/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On Thursday, August 27, 2026, at approximately 11:30am, the United States Marshals Service, Moberly Area SWAT Team, Operation Relentless Pursuit, Randolph County Sheriff’s Department, Chariton County Sheriff’s Department, and the North Missouri Drug Task Force responded to the 1000 block of Sinnock Avenue to locate and arrest 51-year-old Christopher Viley on Randolph County warrant -CR00709, Class A Felony Homicide, Murder 1st Degree, no bond, for the death of 57-year-old Cheryl Gravitt.
After a brief standoff, Viley exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident.
As this is an active investigation, no further information will be released at this time.
The charges for which the individual was arrested are mere accusations and are not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of the charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction to a trial jury whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

08/27/2026

Sinnock Avenue incident update: Suspect is in custody. Officers remain on scene. Residents may return to the area. Further details will be released later this afternoon.

08/27/2026

There is currently Police activity in the 1000 block of Sinnock Avenue involving a barricaded suspect. Residents should avoid the area until further notice.

08/25/2026

While 911 is NOT AFFECTED, this outage will impact 660-263-0346 used for Moberly Joint Communications non-emergency calls.

A scheduled maintenance outage will impact all City office phone systems for approximately 1 hour on Wednesday (8/26) from 9-10AM. Service will resume after maintenance is complete. Dial 911 if you have an emergency. For non-emergency concerns, please try your call again after 10AM. Visit us online at cityofmoberly.com or email [email protected].

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

‼️School safety information ‼️

As the school year kicks off tomorrow, our School Resource Officer, Travis Mitchell, reminds drivers to be patient as commuting routines change for the fall.

If possible, avoid school zones this week while parents and new drivers acclimate to new schedules and driving habits.

School busses will begin routes this week. When following a bus, slow down when the yellow caution lights illuminate and prepare to stop. If a bus is stopped with red lights flashing, the law requires drivers to stop on both sides of the roadway. The only exception is on East Rollins (from Morley St to Hwy 63) and North Morley (from Coates St to Hwy 24), which qualify as divided highways. Use caution when proceeding in these areas.

Watch for children during school commute times in the morning and afternoon, and help us get our students home safely!

08/24/2026

The Moberly Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 500 block of Morehead. The scene is secure and has been determined to be an isolated incident. There is no danger to the community. No further details will be released at this time as the investigation is ongoing.