St. Joseph Police Department Archives

Missing and endangered man found dead outside Brothers Market, officials say no foul play involved

February 5, 2026 2:00 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — A missing and endangered man was found dead outside Brothers Market Thursday evening.

SJPD searches for missing, endangered person

January 16, 2026 3:17 pm Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Police Department is asking for the public’s help in searching for a missing/endangered person.

St. Joseph records huge drop in violent crime cases in 2025

January 6, 2026 8:27 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Preliminary crime statistics for 2025 indicate St. Joseph experienced a sizable reduction in violent crimes compared to the year prior, according to local authorities.

SJPD report shows decrease in crime

January 5, 2026 11:30 am Leah Rainwater

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Police Department released its November 2025 Violent Crime Statistics, showing a major decrease compared to November 2024.

One juvenile arrested in connection with Monday shooting of minor in St. Joseph

December 30, 2025 10:40 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One juvenile is recovering in a Kansas City hospital after a shots-fired incident Monday evening that led to the arrest of one juvenile.

Three people arrested during Saturday saturation patrol in St. Joseph, 27 citations issued

December 16, 2025 1:41 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A joint traffic safety operation conducted across multiple counties with the help of Mothers Against Drunk Driving resulted in multiple local arrests this weekend.

The Festive Force: St. Joe Police to host families for holiday event with Santa

December 3, 2025 12:58 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Families and children are invited to spend an upcoming holiday Sunday with Santa Claus and the men and women in blue as they protect and serve up Christmas cookies this time around.

Juveniles believed to be involved in Monday shooting at St. Joseph apartment complex

December 2, 2025 5:00 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Multiple juveniles are believed to be involved in an early morning shooting on Monday at a St. Joseph apartment complex, an incident that resulted in no injuries but notable damage to surrounding property.

St. Joseph police officers, 911 dispatchers in line for salary increases

November 24, 2025 11:39 am Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Labor unions for St. Joseph police officers and 911 dispatchers have agreed to terms on new working contracts to boost salaries between 3% and 6%, measures that now head to City Council for formal approval.

City eyes major upgrade with $1.3 million for new fleet of high-tech drones

November 23, 2025 4:44 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In the event of a fire, search and rescue or other emergency situation, local personnel could have a new set of eyes in the sky backing them up.

Large quantity of fentanyl seized in St. Joseph after arrest of woman on felony warrants

November 19, 2025 8:09 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Two St. Joseph women were arrested on North Belt Highway this afternoon as part of an investigation that led to a sizable quantity of fentanyl being seized.

SJPD launches new social media series to build transparency within the community

November 18, 2025 4:18 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The St. Joseph Police Department recently launched a social media initiative that is gaining positive community interaction.

Joint law enforcement operation leads to three DUI arrests, 77 traffic stops in St. Joseph

November 11, 2025 5:12 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local authorities have released the numbers from Saturday’s join law enforcement operation aimed at improving roadway safety and deterring dangerous driving.

Suspect charged after shots fired inside Downtown apartment on Sunday

November 10, 2025 4:43 pm Cameron Montemayor

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One adult male is in custody after shots were reportedly fired inside a Downtown apartment complex on Sunday afternoon in St. Joseph.

Local law enforcement sheds light on drug-related crimes: trends, prevention and education

October 27, 2025 5:21 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW)– Local law enforcement has amped up its resources to decrease the amount of drugs and crime throughout the community, as it continues its battle.

SJPD launches new social media series

October 30, 2025 10:27 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is launching a new series of daily social media posts aimed at keeping the community informed and engaged with its work and initiatives.

Police investigating hit-and-run collision

October 23, 2025 5:39 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is seeking information regarding a hit-and-run incident Tuesday near the City Star on Frederick Avenue.

SJPD launches enforcement blitz to get impaired drivers off the road

October 23, 2025 11:47 am Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is putting a special focus on keeping impaired drivers off the road through something called the Substance Awareness Traffic Offender Program, or SATOP.

One injured in a single car crash, causes traffic snarl in South Side

October 23, 2025 9:32 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A single-car accident at the intersection of Alabama Street and King Hill Ave caused a traffic snarl and resulted in one person being transported to the hospital on Thursday morning.

SJPD steps up to support domestic violence survivors

October 16, 2025 11:06 am Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As the St. Joseph community comes together to honor survivors of domestic violence in October, local police are also playing a big part in that effort.

SJPD reports results of joint enforcement operation

October 7, 2025 5:57 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol made multiple arrests during a recent joint enforcement operation aimed at improving community safety.

Annual ‘Respect the Law’ banquet honors law enforcement

September 25, 2025 7:18 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Thursday evening, the Optimist Clubs of St. Joseph hosted its 11th annual Respect the Law banquet.

Benton High School goes on precautionary soft lockdown

September 25, 2025 1:12 pm News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — According to the St. Joseph Police Department, Benton High School went on a soft lockdown on Thursday due to a parental threat.

SJPD invites community to participate in ride-along program

September 25, 2025 11:43 am Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is inviting community members to check out its Citizen Ride-Along Program.

SJPD introduces new program for youth interested in law enforcement

September 24, 2025 11:15 am Prajukta Ghosh

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is launching a new Police Explorer program for the community.

Three people arrested for multiple St. Joseph crimes

September 19, 2025 1:42 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Three people were taken into custody on Friday morning in relation to multiple crimes throughout St. Joseph.

Car hijacking ends near Frederick Avenue, suspect identified

September 15, 2025 10:59 am TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — On Sunday morning, the St. Joseph Police Department responded to an armed carjacking in the 800 block of South 24th Street.

Five sent to hospital from rollover crash at Meadow Lane and Messanie streets

September 11, 2025 11:04 am News-Press NOW

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One minor, three young adults and one adult were sent to the hospital on Thursday morning due to a two-vehicle rollover crash on South 33rd and Messanie streets.

St. Joseph Communication Center to receive new upgrades

September 3, 2025 4:58 pm TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph communication center has received about a $1 million grant from the Missouri 9-1-1 service board to purchase new equipment.

SJPD shares safety protocols when responding to dangerous calls

August 30, 2025 11:00 am Carter Ostermiller

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Earlier this year, an officer-involved shooting took place in St. Joseph, which resulted in one suspect dead in the dangerous encounter.