Police Department Media Releases
Pittsburg Polar Plunge and Strut
March 1, 2018
General News
On Saturday, February 10, individuals plunged into an icy pool to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics. Sponsored by the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), and the City of...
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Pittsburg Police Officer Promoted to Corporal
February 26, 2018
City Press Releases
Pittsburg Police Officer Hunter Peterson was recently promoted to the rank of Corporal. Peterson joined the ranks in January 2014 and is a four-year veteran with the City of Pittsburg...
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Narcotics Search Warrant
February 16, 2018
Police Department Press Release
Released by Lieutenant Ben Henderson On Friday morning, February 16, 2018, law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department served a search warrant at a residence located at 812 W....
Read MoreStalking Arrest
February 15, 2018
Police Department Press Release
Released by Lieutenant Ben Henderson On Wednesday afternoon, February 14, 2018, at approximately 03:55 PM, Law Enforcement Officers of the Pittsburg Police Department arrested 47 year old Peter A. Rosen, of...
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Dillon’s Grocery Store Robbery
February 7, 2018
Police Department Press Release
Released by Major Brent Narges On Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at approximately 5:34 pm, officers responded to Dillon’s grocery store, 2600 N. Broadway, for a report of a robbery. An...
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Nebraska Fugitive Arrest
January 29, 2018
Police Department Press Release
Released by Lt. B. Henderson On Monday, January 29, 2018, at approximately 2:00 PM, Law Enforcement Officers of the Pittsburg Police Department conducted a fugitive investigation in the area of...
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Fraud Alert: Counterfeit Bills Appear in Pittsburg
January 22, 2018
Police Department Press Release
Released by Crime Analyst Jordon Garrison The Pittsburg Police Department has received several reports from local businesses of fraudulent transactions involving fake currency used as payment. The police department is...
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Pittsburg Police Department 2018 Citizens’ Academy
January 10, 2018
City Press Releases
The Pittsburg Police Department is currently accepting applications for the 11th Annual Citizens’ Academy. The academy is designed to help citizens understand the inner workings of their local police department. The...
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Pittsburg Police Department donates Christmas stockings to families in need
December 22, 2017
City Press Releases
Pittsburg families in need will receive a little extra Christmas cheer this week, thanks to the City of Pittsburg Police Department. Police department staff organized multiple holiday fundraisers to provide...
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Pittsburg Police Officer named Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run state director
December 18, 2017
Police Department Press Release
City of Pittsburg Police Officer Chris Moore has been appointed the Kansas State Director of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). As director, Moore will serve a three-year term and...
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