SJPD discusses utilization of the Shield Check program
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department has officially started its new security service known as “Shield Check”.
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Ceremony held to honor promoted SJPD employees
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department will be acknowledging multiple staff members on Thursday evening, who have received promotions dating back to 2023.
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SJPD to recognize police employees who have been promoted
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department will have a ceremony to recognize staff members who have received promotions since 2023.
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Family of fallen motorcyclist pleads for caution as fatal crashes rise in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — As she stood at the gravestone of her brother Ryan Coffman, a St. Joseph motorcyclist killed by a wrong-way driver last May, Chandra Roberts is flooded with the emotions of that life-altering day 15 months ago, a feeling of grief that families face at a growing rate in St. Joseph.
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City of St. Joseph launches program to target abandoned and illegally parked vehicles
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph is rolling out a new safety initiative aimed at addressing illegally parked and abandoned vehicles left on public streets.Â
Continue Reading Motorcyclist dies on Belt Highway Wednesday morning
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One motorcyclist is dead following a traffic incident along the Belt Highway early Wednesday morning, according to the St. Joseph Police Department. At approximately 1:57 a.m. on Wednesday, July 30, the SJPD responded to North Belt Highway and Blackwell Road about a traffic accident involving multiple motorcycles. Two individuals
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‘Like a brother’: Longtime sergeant, James Tonn, retires from SJPD after 17 years
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A stalwart of the St. Joseph Police Department is calling it a career after years of dedication and service, both to the community of St. Joseph and the fellow officers he showed unwavering support for.
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Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, EMS responds to injury accident
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One child was transported to Mosaic Life Care with injuries due to a two-vehicle accident on southeast 32nd and Seymour Roads.
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Missouri OKs free college tuition for firefighters, police, EMTs with new law
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Missouri is pioneering new opportunities for a wide range of public safety personnel to further their education with free tuition awards for eligible members and their dependents.
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SJPD conducts targeted traffic enforcement in response to ‘side show’ event
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department conducted a targeted enforcement operation in response to information received about a planned vehicle “side show” event on Saturday, July 19.
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SJPD increases recruiting efforts through community involvement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A National Ice Cream Day event at Kris and Kate’s also offered a chance for the St. Joseph Police Department to expand its team.
Continue Reading SJPD conducts focused traffic enforcement operation
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In response to citizen concerns regarding roadway safety, the St. Joseph Police Department’s Traffic Unit conducted a focused traffic enforcement operation on the Belt Highway on Thursday, July 17.
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Local high school band to perform at National Night Out in St. JosephÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A local high school band is preparing to take the big stage at the annual National Night Out event at Civic Center Park in downtown St. Joseph.
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St. Joseph Police respond to recent Walmart gun incidents
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph law enforcement is taking steps to ensure that stores like Walmart remain safe for the community following recent events.Â
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St. Joseph Police Department hires new civilian officers to boost parking enforcement
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph is strengthening its parking enforcement capabilities with the hiring of two new positions designed to patrol city streets, efforts that will ramp up beginning next week.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a press release sent out on Thursday, the St. Joseph Police Department announced it would transition to encrypted radio traffic early in July.
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SJPD investigating Saturday evening stabbing
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon near Woods Mini Mart.
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Local law enforcement rallies with MADD in DWI fight
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â Local law enforcement agencies gathered in St. Joseph on Saturday for a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) event aimed at raising awareness and supporting victims of impaired driving.
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SJPD reminds residents to protect their homes while away during summer
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is urging residents to stay vigilant against crime during the summer months.
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Law enforcement supports Special Olympics with fundraising race
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Police agencies came together Tuesday for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics.
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SJPD, FOP honors teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Teachers in the St. Joseph School District were able to get some sweet treats for Teacher Appreciation Week Tuesday morning. The St. Joseph Police Department and Lodge 3 of the Fraternal Order of Police raised over $1,000 to show their support for educators in the St. Joseph School District.Â
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Local law enforcement receiving improved body armor
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Police Department is receiving new body armor designed to improve the quality and functionality of body-worn camera footage. The St. Joseph City Council has approved more than $29,500 in funds from the police department’s budget to outfit officers with more than 20 body armor vests and external
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‘It got a lot of attention’: SJPD speaks out on shoplifting at North Shoppes
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)–The St. Joseph Police Department continues to crack down on shoplifting at the North Shoppes, following an incident last weekend which put an officer at risk. A woman who was shopping at the North Shoppes was caught stealing from a store, and shortly after was approached by police to address her
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One man in custody after multiple crashes
One driver was taken into custody by the St. Joseph Police Department after a hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening.
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SJPD investigating possible hit-and-run
The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a possible hit-and-run.
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Two taken to hospital following three-vehicle crash
First responders worked the scene of a crash Monday evening at the intersection of South Belt Highway and Mitchell Avenue.
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Hit-and-run snarls traffic near I-29 on-ramp in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Police are gathering information after a reported hit-and-run on Interstate 29 disrupted traffic for more than an hour this morning. The crash occurred around 10:21 a.m. after a red vehicle traveling north reportedly tried to merge into the right lane near the on-ramp from South 169 Highway
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Multiple downtown businesses broken into, SJPD investigating
Police are investigating after four downtown businesses were vandalized overnight on Sunday.
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Body identified from house fire last week
The St. Joseph Police Department has identified a body found at the 4500 block of Badger Street last week.
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Law enforcement reminding drivers to remain hands free
It has been less than a month since Missouri’s Hands-Free Law went into effect and law enforcement are continuing to see distracted driving. The grace period is over for the Missouri law banning cellphone use while driving. The Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law went into effect in August 2024 and was enforced in January this year, meaning
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