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.
Excelsior Springs Police Report: Local Domestic Violence Cases and Where to Find Help
Domestic violence remains a serious concern in Excelsior Springs. According to 2024 police data, officers responded to more than 100 domestic-violence-related incidents last year, a ...
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Fire Damages Apartment and Art Gallery in Downtown Excelsior Springs
Fire crews from Excelsior Springs, Kearney, and Liberty responded to a downtown apartment fire Sunday night that caused smoke and water damage to nearby businesses. ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for October 26, 2025
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for October 18, 2025
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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Charges Dismissed Against Former Excelsior Springs Officer Accused of Filing False Report
Despite video evidence investigators said contradicted her report, a former Excelsior Springs police officer will not face prosecution after Clay County’s top prosecutor dismissed the ...
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Trial of Timothy Haslett Jr. Delayed Again
The long-awaited trial of Timothy Haslett Jr. has been postponed again. Originally set for this December, the new court date is October 26, 2026, in ...
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Excelsior Springs Firefighters Celebrate Grand Opening of the John Potter Training Facility
Four years. Countless hours. One man’s determination. The Excelsior Springs Fire Department celebrates the dedication of a facility unlike any other.
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for October 12, 2025
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for October 5, 2025
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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Excelsior Springs Police Talk Crime Prevention Through Design
On a rainy Tuesday night, residents gathered at the Community Center to learn from Lt. Ryan Dowdy about keeping homes and businesses safe. Here’s what ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for September 28, 2025
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for September 22, 2025
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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MoDOT Considers Roundabout at Rt. D and U.S. 69 in Lawson
Drivers in Lawson will soon have a chance to weigh in on plans for a new roundabout at Route D and U.S. Highway 69, as ...
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New Trial Date Set for Timothy Haslett Jr.
The Haslett case is moving forward and a new trial date is on the calendar.
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for September 14, 2025
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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Woman Seriously Injured After Jumping From Highway 69 Bridge
A 911 call turned into a life-saving effort when a woman jumped from a bridge near Excelsior Springs. She was pulled from the water and ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for September 7, 2025
Police Blotter, Fire Calls, and EMS Runs for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, as well as reports from the Clay County Sheriff, Ray County Sheriff, and Missouri ...
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Two Killed, One Injured in Early Morning Head-On Crash in Clay County
Two men from Missouri City were killed and an Excelsior Springs teenager was seriously injured in a head-on collision early Saturday on Highway 210.
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