Essex Police Department

09/18/2016

Parents and teachers - let's set an example for the teenager drivers. Slow those vehicles down and obey the speed limits.

09/18/2016

A friendly reminder to parents : your children are not allowed to operate a 4-wheeler, UTV, golf carts, and automobiles on the streets.

09/18/2016

Just a reminder for those that want to ride their UTV, golf cart, 4 wheeler: permits expired July 1, 2016 - you must have a valid driver's license - the permit is only for the person who applies for it and not anyone else.

04/07/2016

Essex Police Department Step Up Seat Belt Enforcement
Click It or Ticket

Essex Police Department will be joining efforts with statewide law enforcement on April 14th for an aggressive "Click It or Ticket" mobilization to get more motorists to buckle up -- and save more lives.

Despite evidence proving the benefits of wearing a seat belt, 20% of Missouri motorists are still not making it click. Even worse, 63% of occupants killed in crashes in Missouri were unrestrained.

Local motorists should be prepared for stepped up Click It of Ticket enforcement. We'll be out there to remind you seat belts can - and do - save lives.

Buckle Up and Arrive Alive. For information on Missouri seat belt usage, visit www.saveMOlives.com.

SaveMoLives is brought to you by Missouri Department of Transportation. Be safe.

03/29/2016

Ladies and gentlemen: When you see that police car and officer sitting along the highway running radar and you slam on those brakes and slow down then speed back up as soon as you pass them, expect to get a ticket and don't blame it on the officer or be mad at the officer. Be mad at yourself, it is your fault not the officers.

03/11/2016

Seeking information leading to the arrest and conviction of person/persons who have been burglarizing a residence since approximately November 2015. The identity of anyone providing information will be kept confidential. If anyone has any information please contact the Essex Police Department at 573-283-5990 or 573-625-8523.

02/16/2016

A reminder for Essex residents: it is illegal and against city ordinances to burn anything other than limbs and leaves. While patrolling town it has been observed that some have burned items or are getting things that are not allowed ready to burn. Burning these items could/will result in appearance in court with fines.

02/16/2016

A reminder to all drivers: vehicle headlights are required to be turned on during foggy conditions as well as when it is raining. Also slower speeds are recommended during these times. Be safe on the roadways and protect yourself, your family, and others.

01/19/2016

The winter weather advisory for Stoddard County has been changed to a winter weather warning until 12:00 p.m. Wednesday January 20, 2016.

01/19/2016

Stoddard County is under a Winter Weather Advisory until 12:00 p.m. Wednesday January 20, 2016.
Everyone with pets outside please make sure they have warm bedding and shelter. Make sure their food and water is not frozen.

01/09/2016

Stoddard County is under a winter weather advisory until 4:00 a.m.

12/29/2015

Please pay attention to flood waters and do not try to drive through it. Vehicles can be washed away quickly. No one's life is worth trying to get somewhere.