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.

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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for Sept. 22, 2023

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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Fire Department Commemorates New Pumper with Traditional Wetting Ceremony

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the Excelsior Springs Fire Department celebrated the introduction of a new 2022 Spartan pumper truck with a traditional wetting ceremony. …

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Stabbing Incident in Excelsior Estates Results in Multiple Felony Charges

On September 12 law enforcement officers were dispatched to a residence in Ray County in the 16000 block of Elm Street of Excelsior Estates, Missouri, following a report of a stabbing incident. Upon arrival, a victim was located and transported to Liberty Hospital with a stab wound to the chest.

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Single Vehicle Accident Claims Life of Lawson Teen, Seriously Injures Another

Two boys from Lawson, MO were involved in a single-vehicle accident that occurred Friday evening, resulting in the death of the 17-year-old driver, and leaving the 15-year-old passenger, with serious injuries.

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Two Fatalities and One Seriously Injured in Devastating Head-on Collision

A fatal head-on collision occurred Thursday evening on M Highway, just 0.2 miles north of the U Highway intersection in rural Ray County. The tragic incident resulted in two fatalities and left one individual seriously injured.

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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for September 15, 2023​

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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Pilot Suffers Severe Burns in Ultralight Aircraft Crash Near Liberty Landing Airport

The wreckage was discovered in a remote cornfield (photo Clay Co. Sheriff’s Dept.) Clay County, MO — Last night, an ultralight aircraft crash near Liberty …

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Excelsior Springs Hit-and-Run Accident Leaves One Person in Critical Condition, Suspect Still At Large

A severe hit-and-run collision Monday morning near the intersection of US 69 Hwy and Tracy Ave left one person in critical condition and another with minor injuries. Local authorities are still searching for the suspect who fled his overturned vehicle on foot.

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Shane Bell Sentenced for Shocking Baseball Bat Assault

In a highly emotional hearing, Shane Bell of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, appeared at the Clay County Courthouse for sentencing for first-degree assault, stemming from the baseball bat beating of Moses Ngotho in the 2300 block of Rhonda Road which occurred on July 30, 2021.

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Clay County to Vote on 911 Funding Change

Clay County to Vote on 911 Funding Change September 10, 2023 – The upcoming November 7, 2023, election in Clay County, Missouri, holds a significant …

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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for September 8, 2023

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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Parents on Edge after Unloaded Firearm Found in Student’s Backpack

Thursday morning, at approximately 7:12 AM, as students gathered outside of Excelsior Springs Middle School waiting to be let in, a student reported to a …

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Water Quality Measures Ensure Safety at Watkins Mill

The beach at Watkins Mill State Park was officially reopened on August 28, 2023, after a brief shutdown due to higher-than-normal levels of E. Coli in the water.

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Swift Action Saves Crew but Not Equipment in Tractor Fire

ESFD Crews worked to suppress the flames (photo S Jason Cole). September 1, 2023 – A tractor caught fire while baling hay this afternoon near …

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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriffs’ Reports for August 24, 2023

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, and Sheriffs’ Reports for August 17, 2023

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, and Sheriffs’ Reports for August 11, 2023

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Evidence Ties Jaynie Crosdale to Timothy Haslett’s Home in Ongoing Investigation

TIMOTHY HASLETT TO APPEAR IN COURT ON OCTOBER 9, 2023, AS NEW EVIDENCE IS REVEALED Today, the Clay County Court held a hearing on the …

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