Van Buren Police Department

06/06/2026

Rain or shine, the Stuff the Squad Car event is still happening! 🌧️🚔

We'll be out at the Van Buren Walmart from 10-2 ready to help out Monarch 61 🦋 See you all there!

06/02/2026

🚨 RUNAWAY JUVENILE 🚨
*SUBJECT HAS BEEN LOCATED SAFE*

The Van Buren Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a runaway juvenile.

, 14, was reported as a runaway on June 1, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m. is described as 5'1" tall and weighing approximately 125 pounds.

If you have any information regarding whereabouts, please contact Lt. Jay Baker at 479-474-1234 or 479-471-5081.

06/02/2026

Van Buren residents, be aware that Ronnie Forrest is NO LONGER living at 2503 Broken Hill in Van Buren. See the Crawford County Sheriff's Office post from May 29, 2026.

L-4 S*x Offender Notification 📣

06/01/2026

🚨 Missing Juvenile
*SUBJECT HAS BEEN LOCATED SAFE *
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The Van Buren Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile, .

was last seen by her father on May 26, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m. She is described as 4'10" and weighing approximately 110 pounds. Her clothing at the time she was last seen is unknown.

If you have any information regarding whereabouts, please contact Officer Galdamez at 479-471-5057.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating Officer Oliver, Officer J. Mask, and Officer Knuckles on graduating from the police academy last Friday!

This accomplishment represents months of hard work, dedication, and perseverance as they prepared to begin their careers in law enforcement. We are proud of each of them for reaching this important milestone and are excited to welcome them as the newest members of the Van Buren Police Department.

We look forward to watching them grow in their careers as they serve and protect our community. Congratulations, Officers Oliver, Mask, and Knuckles!

05/22/2026

The Van Buren Police Department is seeking your assistance to identify the male and female in this video and these images in reference to an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information may choose to remain anonymous

Please contact Lt. Jay Baker at 479-471-5081 with any information.

05/20/2026

The Van Buren Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the subject shown in the photos below in reference to an ongoing investigation.

If you recognize this individual or have any information, you may choose to remain anonymous. Please contact Officer Galdamez at 479-471-5057.

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Sgt. Shepherd and Sgt. Richesin on graduating today from the 64th Session of the School of Law Enforcement Supervision!

We are extremely proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to continuing their professional development and leadership within our department. Their accomplishment reflects the high standards they bring to serving our community every day.

Pictured with Sgt. Shepherd and Sgt. Richesin is Alicia Corder, Director of CJI. Congratulations again on this outstanding achievement!

05/14/2026

The Van Buren Police Department would like to thank the Adult Education Center for bringing by cookies for our officers during Law Enforcement Appreciation Week!