Public Safety
Welcome to the Excelsior Citizen’s Public Safety Page, your source for stories, updates, and insights into the exceptional individuals and agencies dedicated to keeping our small rural community safe. Here, we bring you a collection of compelling stories, updates, and insights about our local law enforcement, fire department, and emergency medical services (EMS). We believe that a well-informed community is a stronger and safer community. The Public Safety Page is designed to empower you with knowledge, foster trust, and encourage cooperation between residents and our public safety personnel. Together, we can work towards a secure and resilient Excelsior Springs.
Area Residents Get Rare Chance to Observe State Appellate Court in Action
For those curious about the inner workings of the legal system, the Missouri Court of Appeals will offer a front-row seat to justice in action ...
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Excelsior Springs Police Capture Suspect in W. Broadway Assault Case
Photo courtesy Excelsior Springs Police Department. Excelsior Springs, Mo. (January 15, 2025) — A man accused of entering a residence uninvited and assaulting an occupant ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for January 19, 2025
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for January 12, 2025
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, ...
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House Fire on Cheyenne Drive Leaves Family in Need After Total Loss
Photo Kevin Shea Crystal Lakes, Mo (January 10, 2025) – A devastating house fire occurred early this morning on Cheyenne Drive, displacing the Hubbard-Loftis family ...
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Fire Guts Mobile Home in Excelsior Estates
A mobile home in Excelsior Estates was completely destroyed by a fire on Monday evening, January 6, leaving one dog dead while the owner was ...
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From Day One: Sheriff Blackwell Takes Action on Jail Safety Concerns
On his first day as Ray County Sheriff, Gary Blackwell wasted no time addressing critical safety issues by closing the county jail and transferring inmates ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for January 5, 2025
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for December 29, 2024
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, ...
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Excelsior Springs Police Apprehend Wanted Man After High-Risk Traffic Stop
Joshua Dawson, 31, was taken into custody Tuesday morning following a high-risk traffic stop conducted by the Excelsior Springs Police Department. Dawson, a person of ...
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VA Hospital Nurse Indicted on Federal Child Pornography Charges
Paul Robert Wyatt, 56, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, a nurse employed at the Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center has been indicted by a federal ...
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Excelsior Springs Resident and Former Polo Clerk Charged with Felony Theft
Dystenie Jean Ellison, of Excelsior Springs, previously employed by the City of Polo, faces felony charges for allegedly using city funds for personal expenses, including ...
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Family Safe After Small Home Fire in Excelsior Springs
An Excelsior Springs family safely escaped a small house fire Friday evening on Milwaukee Street, thanks to swift action from neighbors and firefighters, with minimal ...
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Lawson Sex Offender Sentenced to 17 Years for Child Pornography
A registered sex offender from Lawson, Missouri, was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison on Thursday for distributing child pornography, following an investigation that ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for December 22, 2024
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, ...
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Excelsior Springs Assistant Principal Arrested for DWI After Truck Ends Up in Fishing River
A vice principal at Lewis Elementary School is facing driving while intoxicated charges after his truck veered off the road Wednesday night, crossing a walking ...
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Excelsior Springs Fire Department Reminds Citizens About Fire Lane Parking Laws
The Excelsior Springs Fire Department is reminding residents about the importance of adhering to parking regulations in fire lanes, as outlined in the International Fire ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for December 13, 2024
Police blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri State Highway Patrol, ...
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