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Police Department Media Releases
View official media releases from the Pittsburg Police Department including incident reports, press statements, and community notices.
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FRAs host Halloween costume drive
To help make Halloween a little more special for local families, the City of Pittsburg Family Response Advocates are hosting…
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Sober driving campaign focuses on consequences of driving impaired Labor Day weekend is a time when many people celebrate. The…
Burglary and Criminal Damage Incidents
On Sunday morning, June 7, 2026, at approximately 7:43 a.m., officers with the Pittsburg Police Department were dispatched to the…
Aggravated Robbery & Aggravated Assault Arrest
On Monday, June 8, 2026, at approximately 8:42 a.m., Pittsburg Police Department Dispatch received a phone call from an employee…
Narcotics Arrests
On Monday, June 1, 2026, at approximately 8:55 a.m., law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department, Crawford County Sheriff’s…
Motor Vehicle and Theft Increase
The Pittsburg Police Department would like to make the public aware of a recent increase in attempted vehicle thefts, vehicle…
Blue Envelope Program begins at PD
City of Pittsburg Police Department jumpstarts the Blue Envelope Program The City of Pittsburg Police Department now provides access to…
Burglary and Theft Arrest
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at approximately 7:21 PM, an officer from the Pittsburg Police Department responded to 600 Memorial…
Methamphetamine Distribution Arrest
Released by Maj. B. HendersonPITTSBURG, KANSAS – On Tuesday night, May 5, 2026, at approximately 8:00 PM, law enforcement officers…
Train – Pedestrian Accident
On early Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, at approximately 3:45 AM, law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department, along…
Endangering a Child and Weapons Arrest
On Wednesday morning, April 15, 2026, at approximately 08:40 AM, law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department served a…
Week of the Young Child: Artsy Thursday
Artsy Thursday: Pittsburg PD Celebrates Week of the Young Child with art In celebration of the Week of the Young…