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, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for April 20, 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 April 13, 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 April 6, 2025
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Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Spans Three Jurisdictions, Ends in Crash and Arrest in Independence
Dominic J. Gleason, 30, of Independence, is facing felony charges after allegedly leading police on a dangerous and lengthy pursuit in a stolen car that ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for March 30, 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 March 22, 2025
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Suspect Identified as New Details Emerge in Deadly Ray County Shooting
A suspect has been identified and arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in rural Ray County early Thursday morning. Authorities say Brad Allen Vincent, ...
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Road Rage Incident Ends in Stabbing at Excelsior Springs Price Chopper
What started as a tense exchange on the road spiraled into violence in an Excelsior Springs parking lot last Tuesday morning, as a confrontation between ...
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Court Holds Closed Testimony for Key Witness in Timothy Haslett Jr. Case
The key witness in the case against Timothy Haslett Jr. provided closed-door testimony on March 14, 2025, in a Clay County courtroom, as legal proceedings ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for March 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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Police Identify Two Men Discovered Dead in Excelsior Springs Residence
Excelsior Springs police are investigating the deaths of two men found inside a home on Woods Avenue Wednesday night. Officers forced entry into the residence ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for March 9, 2025
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Grant Helps Excelsior Springs Firefighters Upgrade to Battery-Powered Extraction Tools
Excelsior Springs firefighters are now better equipped to handle life-or-death situations thanks to a grant-funded upgrade to battery-powered extraction tools. The new equipment, which replaces ...
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Communications Officer Carol Hunter Retires After Nearly 40 Years of Lifesaving Calls
In 1985, Carol Hunter answered her first call as a dispatcher for Excelsior Springs. Nearly 40 years later, she’s signing off for the last time, ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for March 3, 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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Ray County Task Force Leads the Fight Against Human Trafficking Nationwide
In a recent sting operation, undercover officers from the Ray County Counter Human Trafficking Task Force lured online predators into the open, leading to multiple ...
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Excelsior Springs Police, Fire, EMS, & Sheriff’s Reports for February 23, 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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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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