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In 2024, the Springfield Police Department received 53 reported cryptocurrency-related scams, with total losses exceeding $1.2 million. Detectives from the department's Financial Crimes Unit successfully recovered $109,389 during the year.
Citizens interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the Springfield Police Department's practices and policies can apply now for the 2025 Citizens Police Academy beginning in August.
The missing person was safely located.
On April 17, 2025, the Springfield Police Department arrested Paul E. Bowles, 62, from Fulton, in connection to the 1989 rape and murder of Jennifer Williams, 18, from Springfield.
Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams is hosting "Coffee with the Chief" tomorrow, April 18, from 7-8:30 a.m., at Travellers House at Boomer Town (824 S. National Ave.).
On April 15, 2025, at 3:56 p.m., the Springfield Police Department were called to a well-being check at the John B. Hughes Apartments at 2100 N. Clifton Ave. Officers found a man and woman deceased inside the apartment.
The Springfield Police Department is asking the public for information that could help identify the driver of a suspect vehicle that left the scene of a crash on April 7, 2025.
Two Springfield Police Department commanders, Lt. Curt Ringgold and Lt. Jason Trusler, were honored on Friday as part of the 15th Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation (MPCCF) Command College.
On April 11, 2025, at approximately 11:01 a.m., the Springfield Police Department responded to a burglary in progress at 208 E. Kearney Street. Officers located a man and woman deceased inside the business.
On April 2, 2025, the Springfield Police Department honored the promotion of 11 sworn police officers.
The missing adult and missing juvenile were safely located.
On Friday, March 28, retired K9 officer Rocky died at home, surrounded by his family. He was 14 years old. K9 Rocky served SPD loyally for nine years before retiring in 2020 to live with his handler, Lt. Jason Copley.
On March 30, 2025, Quartze "Quartez" Washington, 19, from Springfield, was arrested in Danville, Illinois. Washington was wanted for the Nov. 14, 2023, murder of Chaviz Nguyen.
On March 29, at 2:21 a.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to a single-vehicle crash in front of 1120 S. Glenstone.
The Springfield Police Department needs the public's assistance to identify a man who robbed the Walgreens at 2951 S. Campbell Ave., on March 26 at 9 a.m.
On March 26, 2025, Greene County Prosecutor Dan Patterson ruled that the use of deadly force by a Springfield Police Officer on Feb. 16, 2025, was justified.
The Springfield Police Department will graduate 16 police recruits and one fire marshal from the 79th Police Academy on Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m., at Parkcrest Baptist Church (816 W. Republic Rd.).
On March 22, at 3:01 p.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Fremont and Buena Vista.
Following four pedestrian fatalities in 2025, all involving individuals crossing the street outside of designated crosswalks, the Springfield Police Department is stressing the importance of safe street-crossing practices.
The missing juvenile was safely located.
The Tacoma City Council has approved a 0.1% Criminal Justice Sales & Use Tax (also referred to as the Public Safety Sales Tax). This funding mechanism is designed to provide a stable, dedicated revenue stream to enhance community safety and support...