Police Department Media Releases
FRAs host Halloween costume drive
August 28, 2026
City Press Releases
To help make Halloween a little more special for local families, the City of Pittsburg Family Response Advocates are hosting a Halloween costume drive throughout September. “Let another kiddo give...
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
August 26, 2026
Police Department Press Release
Sober driving campaign focuses on consequences of driving impaired Labor Day weekend is a time when many people celebrate. The Pittsburg Police Department would like to take this opportunity to...
Read MoreBurglary and Criminal Damage Incidents
June 9, 2026
Police Department Press Release
On Sunday morning, June 7, 2026, at approximately 7:43 a.m., officers with the Pittsburg Police Department were dispatched to the Pittsburg High School, located at 1978 E. 4th Street, regarding...
Read MoreAggravated Robbery & Aggravated Assault Arrest
June 8, 2026
Police Department Press Release
On Monday, June 8, 2026, at approximately 8:42 a.m., Pittsburg Police Department Dispatch received a phone call from an employee of the Dollar General Store located at 2004 S. Rouse...
Read MoreNarcotics Arrests
June 1, 2026
Police Department Press Release
On Monday, June 1, 2026, at approximately 8:55 a.m., law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department, Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation served a search...
Read MoreMotor Vehicle and Theft Increase
May 27, 2026
Police Department Press Release
The Pittsburg Police Department would like to make the public aware of a recent increase in attempted vehicle thefts, vehicle thefts, and related criminal damage involving Kia and Hyundai vehicles....
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Blue Envelope Program begins at PD
May 22, 2026
City Press Releases
City of Pittsburg Police Department jumpstarts the Blue Envelope Program The City of Pittsburg Police Department now provides access to the Blue Envelope Program, which bridges the communication gap for...
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Burglary and Theft Arrest
May 18, 2026
Police Department Press Release
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, at approximately 7:21 PM, an officer from the Pittsburg Police Department responded to 600 Memorial Drive in reference to a burglary that occurred at the...
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Methamphetamine Distribution Arrest
May 7, 2026
Police Department Press Release
Released by Maj. B. Henderson PITTSBURG, KANSAS – On Tuesday night, May 5, 2026, at approximately 8:00 PM, law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department were on routine patrol...
Read MoreTrain – Pedestrian Accident
April 22, 2026
Police Department Press Release
On early Wednesday morning, April 22, 2026, at approximately 3:45 AM, law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department, along with first responders from the Pittsburg Fire Department and Crawford...
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