City of Itasca, Texas - Police Department

02/21/2026

01/12/2026

The Keene Police Department is aware of a reported bomb threat involving The Keene Seventh-Day Adventist Church and the Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Dia Church.
On 1/10/2026 at approximately 3:30 p.m. a threat was received via voicemail. Both locations were searched and cleared. During the investigation the suspect was identified as Joshua Pike (29) from Joshua, Tx. Arrest warrants were issued and Pike was located and arrested on Terroristic Threat charges. He was transported to the Johnson County Jail with additional charges pending.
We want to express our appreciation to our church partners and area law enforcement including the Hill County Sheriff's Office, Itasca Police Department, DPS Waco Division and several others for their assistance in this investigation.

10/20/2025

10/14/25: Burn Ban has been put in place for the unincorporated areas of Hill County for 30 days unless extended by the Commissioners. A copy of the Burn Ban will be placed in the comments.

5) This Order does not apply to the following outdoor activities:
a. Welding, Cutting, or Grinding Operations: This order shall not apply to the outdoor burning of vegetative material caused by welding, cutting, or grinding operations if such burning is not malicious or intentional and the following provisions are followed:
i. Wind speeds must be no more than 20 miles per hour while performing welding, cutting, or grinding operations outside of approved barriers or enclosures.
ii. Each site in which the welding, cutting, or grinding operations are taking place must have the ability to call 911 for emergency response.
iii. A dedicated fire watch person must attend each welder, cutter, or grinder or any activity that causes a spark.
iv. A minimum of one (1) 2A-20BC fire extinguisher or pressurized water source is required to be on-hand per fire watch person.
v. If an emergency exists where welding must be performed outside these provisions, the County Judge, the Emergency Management Coordinator, a Peace Officer, and/or the Fire Chief may issue a temporary exception to the Order, along with any requirements necessary to reduce the hazards associated with such activities.

b. Outdoor Cooking: This Order shall not prohibit outdoor cooking activities when the following provisions are followed:
i. All outdoor cooking must be attended to at all times by a responsible party.
ii. The responsible party must have the ability to call 911 for emergency response.
iii. A minimum of one (1) 2A-20BC fire extinguisher or pressurized water source is required to be on-hand at all times.

10/11/2025

Texas’ Top 10 Stolen Vehicles – September Edition 👻

As we creep into spooky season, thieves are still on the hunt—and their targets might just be sitting in your driveway. According to the latest DPS Monthly Auto Theft Report, these are the Top 10 most stolen vehicles in Texas for September.

Don’t let your ride become a Halloween horror story!
Lock it. Hide your valuables. Take your keys.
A few simple steps can stop auto thieves from turning your vehicle into their next treat.

Protect Your Ride from Being Stolen — Don’t Get Tricked This Halloween!

Check out the list below and see if your vehicle made the list. Stay alert, stay safe, and keep those ghouls away from your wheels!

09/12/2025

Happy Police Women’s Day to Officer Vasquez and all women in law enforcement.

09/10/2025

Chief Eakin introducing Officer Vasquez at a pinning ceremony in front of the City Council.

08/02/2025

The Itasca Police Department has welcomed K9 Murphy

07/07/2024

05/01/2024

Governor Abbott has declared a State of Disaster for several Counties, including Hill County, from the recent storms starting on April 26th, 2024.

Any citizens with damage, namely uninsured, and/or debris are encouraged visit our website, www.hilloem.com/disaster on steps to report this to the State of Texas.

All local Governments are requested to redistribute this information to their Communities.

04/15/2024

Thank you to our dispatchers for all that they do!

This week we celebrate our 911 Dispatchers, our unsung heroes, for everything they do for our community! Thank you!

04/09/2024

At this time, the Itasca PD will be temporarily located at 104 W. Monroe St, Itasca, Tx (Itasca Fire Department).

If you need to speak with admin, contact 254-687-2020.
Mon-Fri (8am to 4pm)

If you need an officer dispatched to your location, please contact the Hill County Sheriff's Office.

Thank you to our community for your support as we work through getting our Police Department relocated.