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.
These Girls are on Fire: The Women of the Excelsior Springs Fire Department are Blazing a Trail
In Excelsior Springs, when the fire alarm sounds, it’s not just men answering the call. At the Excelsior Springs Fire Department (ESFD), women make up ...
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Police Identify Calen D. Hollis as Driver in High-Flying Crash Into Veterans Hall
Authorities have identified Calen D. Hollis, a registered sex offender from Kansas, as the driver in the high-speed crash that sent a vehicle flying off ...
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Clay County Environmental Health Program Achieves National Recognition for Food Safety Standards
LIBERTY, Mo. – The Clay County Public Health Center (CCPHC) has been recognized by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) as one of only ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for February 16, 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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New Details: Fleeing Driver in High-Speed Crash Was a Sex Offender With Two Underage Girls
Authorities have confirmed that the driver involved in the shocking crash at the Clay-Ray Veterans Association early Saturday morning is a Kansas-registered sex offender who ...
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Vehicle Goes Airborne From Wildwood, Lands Inside Veterans Association
A vehicle speeding through Excelsior Springs in the early hours of February 15 took flight off Linwood Avenue, soaring over a St. Louis Ave. and ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for February 9, 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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Howerton Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Abuse and Sodomy
Facing overwhelming evidence, Devin Howerton entered an Alford plea and received a 10-year prison sentence for child sexual abuse charges dating back to 2018.
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Excelsior Springs Man Charged with Statutory Rape After Investigation
An investigation that began in 2021 has led to the arrest of an Excelsior Springs man accused of sexually abusing a minor. Michael Aaron Watson, ...
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Teen Car Thief Strikes Again!
The teenage suspect behind a series of car thefts in Excelsior Springs is still on the move, with police connecting him to more stolen vehicles ...
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ESPD Welcomes Two New Officers, Celebrates Return of a Familiar Face
Excelsior Springs residents may notice a familiar face back on patrol, as Officer John Miles returns to the police department alongside two new recruits, Joey ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for February 2, 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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Authorities Confirm Joshua Dawson as Suspect in Ray County Standoff
Ray County Sheriff Gary Blackwell has identified Joshua Dawson as the suspect involved in the hours-long standoff in rural Ray County on January 31, 2025. ...
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No Call Too Small: Excelsior Springs Police Ask Residents to Report Concerns
Excelsior Springs Police are reminding residents that safety starts with vigilance. The department is asking the community to report suspicious activity and has even made ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for January 26, 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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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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