Cape Girardeau Police Department

09/15/2026

Mark your calendars to join us Saturday September, 19th from 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. For our Badge of Hope event.

This time it will be breakfast burritos at our substation located at 629 Goodhope St. come out for this fun free event in partnership with Restoration Community Church Scott City Mo.

09/14/2026

𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐎 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 – 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Following some recent confusion regarding law enforcement officers attending the SEMO District Fair, we want to provide clarification.

Off-duty law enforcement officers will be permitted to carry their authorized fi***rm while attending the SEMO District Fair. Off-duty law enforcement officers carrying a concealed fi***rm must present their badge and agency-issued identification with photograph. Off-duty officers must keep the fi***rm concealed while they are on the fairgrounds.

We appreciate the cooperation of the SEMO District Fair officials and local law enforcement agencies in quickly addressing the miscommunication and ensuring everyone involved has clear and consistent information moving forward.

Our shared priority remains providing a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone attending the SEMO District Fair.

09/11/2026

𝟮𝟱 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 - 𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧

September 11, 2001.

For those who lived through that day, there are moments we will never forget. For generations born afterward, it is our responsibility to make sure they understand why we remember.

Today marks 25 years since 2,977 innocent lives were taken in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Among them were 343 firefighters, 60 law enforcement officers, and countless others who began that morning simply going about their lives.

Each year, the Cape Girardeau Police Deparmtent honors their memory through a tradition carried out by our Communications Division.

At the time each of the four hijacked aircraft crashed on September 11, 2001, our dispatchers make a broadcast over the police radio. For a few moments, the routine radio traffic of another day gives way to rememberance.

It is a reminder to every officer and dispatcher listening that the sacrifices made that day have not been forgotten.

This year, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, we invite our community to listen with us.

Remember those who never made it home.

Remember the first responders who ran toward danger while others were running away.

Remember the families who have carried their loss for 25 years.

And remember how, in the days that followed, Americans stood together.

𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫. 𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭.

09/09/2026

The Cape Girardeau Police Department will be implementing special traffic arrangements for the 2026 SEMO District Fair to ensure the smooth and safe flow of motor vehicles entering and exiting the Arena Park area.

“No Parking” signs will be placed around Arena Park on Friday, September 11, 2026, to restrict parking. These “No Parking” signs will be enforced beginning Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. 𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 “𝗡𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴” 𝗼𝗿 “𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴” 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗱.

Additionally, on Friday, September 11, 2026, “No Parking” signs will be placed in Capaha Park, North West End Blvd., and Perry Ave. to restrict parking for the SEMO District Fair Parade on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. Capaha Park will be closed beginning at 5:00 a.m. and only vehicles actually used in the parade will be allowed inside the park. If anyone wishes to deliver parade participants, they can be dropped off at the intersection of West End Blvd. and Normal Street at the park entrance. Do not drop participants off on Broadway at the park entrance. Parade entries must enter Capaha Park from Broadway and Perry. No southbound traffic will be allowed at Perry and Dunklin. Subjects who drive around barricades may be ticketed.

West End Blvd. will be closed between Broadway and Parkview Streets at 7:00 a.m. to allow the parade to form. Broadway west of West End Blvd., and Kingshighway between Broadway and Cape Rock Drive, and Kingshighway from Hopper to Kiwanis will be closed during the parade.

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝟮𝟱𝟯𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲) 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 (𝟮𝟱𝟯𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲) 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟮-𝟭𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗱.

The Cape Girardeau Police Department appreciates your cooperation.

09/09/2026

𝗙𝗔𝗜𝗥 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘!

The rides. The food. The games. The livestock. And, of course, eating something deep-fried that probably had no business being deep-fried.

Before you head out to the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗢 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿, there are a few important things you need to 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗚𝗢!

We’ve worked with the SEMO District Fair to put enhanced safety measures in place so everyone can focus on what the Fair is all about, having a great time with family and friends!

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀:
- Leave the weapons at home
- Clear bags only check the graphic for approved sizes
- 15 & younger? Bring an adult 21+
- Everyone will go through security screening
- Entry gates close at 9 p.m.
- No re-entry after leaving the fairgrounds
- Parents: Snap a photo of your kiddos when you arrive! Each gate will have a character cutout that makes it easy to grab a current photo showing exactly what they're wearing that day.

A little planning before you leave home can save you a trip back to the car and get you to the funnel cakes that much faster.

Take a look at the graphic, share it with your Fair crew, and help us spread the word!

Plan ahead. Pack accordingly. Have fun. Stay safe.

We’ll see you at the 2026 SEMO District Fair!

09/03/2026

🚨 PUBLIC NOTICE: TEXT-TO-911 TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE 🚨

The Cape Girardeau Police Department has been notified that Text-to-911 service is currently not working.

If you have an emergency, please CALL 911. Do not attempt to text 911 until further notice.
We are aware of the issue and will provide an update once Text-to-911 service has been restored.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post.

In an emergency, CALL 911.

08/31/2026

Make plans to join SALT - Seniors And Lawmen Together and your area Law Enforcement this Thursday. It's going to be a great event as always for our seniors!

Join us for a FREE day created especially for seniors in our community!

👮 Q&A with local law enforcement & first responders
🌳 Informative presentation from the Missouri Department of Conservation
🤝 Vendors & community resources
🎁 Door prizes
🍽️ FREE lunch!

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:30 PM | Doors open at 8:30 AM
📍 Eagles Aerie #3775, 321 N. Spring, Cape Girardeau

Come learn, ask questions, discover helpful resources, and enjoy a great day with others in our community. Bring a friend!

08/31/2026

𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐈𝐃 - 𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 & 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒

The Cape Girardeau Police Department is currently accepting 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, for several vehicle related services.

Opportunities include:

𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 & 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
Towing, recovery, storage, and related services for vehicle.

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲/𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠
Commercial vehicle towing, recovery, transport, storage, and related services.

𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
Lockout services for vehicles equipped with manual and power/electric locking systems.

Interested companies can review the complete bid requirements and downlod the appropriate bid packets here:
https://www.cityofcapegirardeau.org/departments/administrative/finance/bids/

𝐁𝐢𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Sealed bids should be submitted to:

Cape Girardeau Police Department
Attention: Lt. Brian Vassalli
2530 Maria Louise Ln.
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Questions regarding the bid process may be directed to Lt. Brian Vassalli at 𝟓𝟕𝟑-𝟑𝟑𝟓-𝟔𝟔𝟐𝟏 𝐄𝐱𝐭. 𝟏𝟐𝟒𝟖 or 𝐛𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢@𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲𝐨𝐟𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞.𝐨𝐫𝐠

Please share with any qualified towing, recovery, or vehicle service companies that may be interested in submitting a bid.

08/26/2026

**UPDATE**
This individual has been identified.

The Cape Girardeau Police Department is looking to identify the individual pictured below, and we could use your help.

If you recognize this individual, please reach out to Patrolman Blanchard:
[email protected]
573-335-6621 Ext: 1416

Anonymous tips are welcome:
Text CAPEPD to 847411
Call 573-339-6313

Every tip helps—thank you for helping us keep our community safe.