Carthage Police Department

The Carthage Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the subject shown here. This will be in reference to case # 21-0773. If you know this person, please contact Auxiliary Officer Musche at 417-237-7200 or at [email protected]

The Carthage Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the suspect shown here. This will be in reference to case #21-0812. If you know this person, please contact Aux Officer Drum at 417-237-7200 or at [email protected]

UPDATE: From the National Weather Service: :Concerning the recent tornado drill. The National Weather Service issued a properly coded TEST tornado warning. Somewhere in the Wireless Emergency Alert System chain, the message was misinterpreted as an actual warning and sent it out that way. We are looking into the cause." Some of you may have received an emergency alert a few minutes ago when we tested the tornado sirens. We are working to communicate with Apple and the National Weather Service to correct this issue.

*Job Opening* The Carthage Police Department is currently accepting job applications for Communications Officer (dispatch). The position is Part time (28 hours a week). Starting pay is $14.15/hr. If interested, please submit an application to the Carthage Police Department. You can find our application at www.carthagemo.org, or pick one up at the Carthage Police Department located at 310 W 4th, Carthage Mo. 64836. We will be accepting applications until 12/21/20 @ 1700 hrs either online or in person. For any further question, please contact Lt. Woody at 417-237-7200 or at [email protected]

*Road Closures* Starting at 6:30 pm this evening 12/7/20 for the Christmas Parade! Grant St. - From 3rd street to 11th Main St - From 3rd to 11th Lyon St - From 4th to 11th... Roads will reopen shortly after the parade ends.

It is once again the time of year we see our theft from vehicle crimes increase. With Christmas shopping in full swing we would encourage everyone to please remove valuable items from your vehicle when possible and lock your doors.

Press Release (See page two for Spanish translation) November 17th 2020 Joint Statement concerning COVID-19... We have been made aware that our two major hospitals are nearing capacity in their COVID units. They are very concerned as we enter the normal, annual flu season and the holidays. They have requested that our cities help as best we can to once again flatten this curve. The cities of Carl Junction, Carthage, and Webb City jointly encourage our good citizens to double down on your COVID protocols. Practice good hygiene and wash your hands often. Be aware of your surroundings and avoid places where safe distancing is not possible. And, when you are in a place where you do not feel safely distanced from others please put on a face mask. Please honor local businesses who require face masks. Also, please wash your mask or replace it often for increased sanitary purposes. We cannot predict that doubling down on these protocols will change the curve but if it keeps just one person out of the hospital our extra efforts will have been worth it. We trust our good people to do their part and know in our three cities that we are in this together. Signed; Mark Powers Mayor Carl Junction Missouri Dan Rife Mayor Carthage Missouri Lynn Ragsdale Mayor Webb City Missouri Declaración Conjunta Sobre COVID-19 Se nos ha enterado que nuestros dos hospitales mayores se están acercando su capacidad. Están muy preocupados al entrar la temporada normal del gripe y los días festivos. Nos han pedido que nuestras ciudades les ayuden de la mejor manera posible para que podamos aplanar la curva de nuevo. Conjuntamente, las ciudades de Carl Junction, Carthage, y Webb City les dan ánimo a nuestros buenos ciudadanos que se redoblen sus esfuerzas en cuanto a sus protocolos de COVID. Practiquen buenos hábitos higiénicos y lavarse las manos con frecuencia. Sean conscientes de su alrededor y evitar los lugares donde no es posible mantener la distancia requerida de otras personas. Y cuando están en un lugar donde no se puede mantener una distancia apropiada, por favor pónganse una mascarilla. También, hagan el favor de lavar la mascarilla y reemplazarla cuando sea necesario para aumentar los propósitos sanitarios. No podemos predecir que el redoblar los protocolos cambiará la curva, pero si mantiene a una sola persona fuera del hospital, nuestros esfuerzos extras valdrán la pena. Confiamos que nuestros buenos ciudadanos hagan su parte y sepan que estamos en esto juntos. Firmado: Alcalde Alcalde Alcalde

The Carthage Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the subjects shown here. This will be in reference to case #2003572. If you know these people, please contact Auxiliary Officer Tiller at 417-237-7200 or at [email protected]