Plattsmouth Police Department

05/22/2026

05/20/2026

"It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Officer Mark Kula due to health reasons. Officer Kula served 45 years in law enforcement at the federal, state, and municipal levels, including his final assignment as a part-time officer with the Plattsmouth Police Department. Officer Kula was a dedicated public servant who loved his profession and left an impact that will be felt for years to come. Funeral arrangements are pending." - Chief Steve Rathman

05/19/2026

Chief Rathman and Sgt. Hardy attended last night’s City Council meeting to accept a proclamation from Mayor Lambert recognizing and supporting the Plattsmouth Police Department during National Police Week.
We greatly appreciate the continued support from our mayor and city council and remain proud of the dedication and service our officers provide to the citizens of Plattsmouth each day.

05/14/2026

As we head into the busy summer travel season, one of the simplest ways to stay safe on the road is to buckle your seatbelt every trip, every time.
Beginning Friday and continuing through early June, our officers will be conducting overtime enforcement efforts focused on seatbelt compliance, thanks to continued support from our partners at the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office.
Seatbelts save lives, and we’ll continue spreading the message to “Click It” every time you get in a vehicle. It’s that important!

05/09/2026

Update: Peters has been located and is safe. Thank you for your assistance.

Attention: We are seeking the publics assistance locating a missing and possibly endangered juvenile.

Name: Mersaidies Peters
16yr old female
5’4” 115lbs

On May 8th between 9:30pm and midnight, she left her residence on foot. She left a note saying she was going to New York. We have more concerning information about her safety that is unavailable at this point.

If you have any information please reach out to us at 402-296-3311.

05/05/2026

City of Plattsmouth is having a Surplus Property Auction. Click the link below to check it out.

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04/23/2026

Congratulations to Officer Dalton Baumgart on graduating this morning from the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center’s 222nd Basic Training Class. His journey began on January 5th and culminated with today’s ceremony at their Grand Island campus. He will now move on to a 12-week field training officer program. Great work, Officer Baumgart!

04/16/2026

We are very proud to be recognized as Nebraska’s safest city. It is an honor to serve this community, and we remain committed to doing our best to maintain that distinction.

Here is the 12th annual Safewise safest city report!

Check out the safest cities in Nebraska based on SafeWise's crime data analysis. See if your city made the list!