Mexico MO Department of Public Safety

PRESS RELEASE On Monday, May 24, 2021 at 6:06 pm, we were called to the 1000 block of W Breckenridge regarding a disturbance involving a gun. While officers were in that area, there was a crash reported in the 300 block of N Missouri with the driver walking away from the scene. Initial investigation indicated that a 30 year-old Mexico man had come to a home on Breckenridge, several times throughout the day, threatening the residents. The residents had called MPSD earlier, ...but the man had left prior to officer arrival and officers had been unable to locate him. The man returned and began shooting at the home when one of the residents shot back at the man. The man then drove from the scene, crashed his car on N Missouri, walked to a nearby house, and received a ride to Audrain Community Hospital. He was treated at the hospital and Audrain Ambulance District transported him to MU Hospital in Columbia, where he was admitted for further treatment. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573) 581-2100.

Free flow Plumbing will be doing a Sewer Lateral Replacement on Hendricks at N Western. Hendricks will be closed starting Sunday (5/23/2021) at 8 am until 5 pm.

Thank you, Mexico MO Department of Public Safety and Audrain County Sheriff's Office, for keeping our community safe!

PRESS RELEASE On Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 8:13 am, we were called to the area of Missouri Highway 15 (N. Western St.) and Robinson regarding a natural gas leak. We found that a construction crew struck a gas main, causing a significant leak. Highway 15 was closed in that area until Ameren could stop the leak at around 9:20 am. At 12:54 pm, we were called to West Plaza regarding a power line issue. We found that a tractor-trailer was behind the buildings, delivering items... to a business, when it struck a low hanging electric line causing some arcing. The driver stopped the vehicle and moved to safety. Ameren responded and removed the line from the tractor-trailer. There were no injuries from the incidents.

As we recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, we honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty, and thank them on behalf of this grateful Nation for their service.

If you said you were going to do things differently in 2021, now is the time. We are accepting applications now. Call if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you.

PRESS RELEASE On Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 3:19 am, a Mexico Public Safety officer observed a blue 2003 Ford Explorer being operated erratically in the area of Clark and Boulevard. When the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver attempted to avoid the officer and drove several blocks to the northwest before leaving the roadway and striking a tree stump in the 400 block of Clay Street. The driver then ran from the scene. It was determined the Ford had been stolen fr...om the 700 block of S Jefferson St. sometime during the previous half hour. The suspect is described as a tall, slim black male with a goatee. Anyone with information about this or any other crime is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573) 581-2100. There were no injuries from the incident.

We have been made aware of someone calling saying they are from the Mexico High School selling adds for the fall sports calendar. This is a scam do not give them any information or money. Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce

The City of Mexico’s Street Division will be closing Sannebeck Dr, between E Liberty St and Franklin Dr, to all through traffic for the entirety of this week and the first half of next week. Substantial concrete patching is planned to begin today (5/10/21) with the hope of reopening Sannebeck Dr by Wednesday (5/19/21) of next week.

We at Mexico Public Safety want to wish everyone a safe New Year. Just like you we are hoping that circumstances change and some positivity is on the horizon. We want you to start off the year healthy and in one piece, so we are hardily encouraging everyone to stay home tonight. The weather prediction is bad. The road may be icy. It will be cold. When you put yourself at risk, you put us at risk. The National Weather Service has issued a warning. Please, take that to heart. Watch that ball drop from your comfy couch this year. Let's all wake up tomorrow in a new year and ready to get going.

On Thursday, December 31, at 9:20 am, Mexico Department of Public Safety was called to 600 block of East Liberty regarding smoke in the building. The first arriving officers found light smoke in the building. The cause is believed to be a broken belt on a washer. There were no injuries associated with the incident.

Over the past several weeks, numerous citizens have reported receiving suspicious phone calls. The citizens receive an automated message claiming to be from the Social Security Administration and the message says the person’s social security number has been hacked and shut down. The message then tells the person to push a button to speak with someone. If the person continues the call, they speak with someone who wants them to pay money with a gift card to secure their social security number. This is a scam. Citizens are reminded that no legitimate company or government entity will call you needing personal information or want payment with money cards, money grams, etc. Everyone is also reminded that no legitimate person needs to use your bank account for any reason and you should never have to pay anything for a prize.

On Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 7:33 pm, Mexico Department of Public Safety was called to 1900 block of Latney regarding a shed on fire. The first arriving officers found the small shed in flames. The fire was quickly extinguished. The cause is believed to be an electrical issue. There were no injuries associated with the incident.

Thank you to St Brendan's Catholic Church, Sue Qualls, Sean Shern, and a secret Santa for surprising us with meals and goodies all day on Christmas. We certainly appreciate the love.

Happy Holidays from the men and women of Mexico Pubic Safety. Stay safe and healthy through this season. Peace on earth.

We never get enough of the tasty power rings. Today Adalynn, Cashton, and Raylin brought us a fresh supply! We are sure that Santa is coming to their house. Thank you, donut kids!!!

PRESS RELEASE On Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 10:50 pm Central Time, officers with the Las Vegas, NV Police Department stopped a vehicle occupied by Timothy S Midgyett, Jr. Midgyett was arrested without incident on the outstanding warrant for the June 27th murder of Chance Davis. The arrest warrant of Midgyett was the last outstanding warrant for Davis' murder. On July 31st, Quincy, IL police arrested Deyton L Curtis-Fisher. On October 8th, the US Marshals arrested Sa...diq J Moore in Columbia, MO. The Mexico Public Safety Department has been working with numerous agencies since the warrants were issued on July 20th, in order to get Curtis-Fisher, Moore, and Midgyett into custody. Information from cooperative citizens and efforts from these three agencies and others, including the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and the Boone County Sheriff's Office led to these arrests. Citizens are reminded that people arrested / charged with a crime are simply accused of the crime and are to be considered innocent until proven guilty.

PRESS RELEASE On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 7:44 am, we were called to the 1000 block of E Love St. regarding smoke coming from a garbage truck. We found a small fire in the load that had been collected and compacted. The truck was off-loaded in the street and the fire was extinguished. The company later returned and worked with us to clear the roadway. There were no injuries and no property damage from the incident.

Municipal Court Hearing via Webex - November 18, 2020, 10:00 a.m.

Have a blessed day to all our military veterans. Officers Gann, LeMasters, Patrick, Papen, and Woodson. Thank you for your service.