City of Mart Police Department

04/06/2026

03/12/2026

A McLennan County man was arrested Sunday night after authorities say he set fire to his wife’s clothing inside their home and was found with multiple fi****ms despite being a convicted felon, an arrest affidavit states.

02/04/2026

Apparently all it takes is a caricature to reveal our true superpowers: teamwork, Texas pride, and legendary hat game!
Same badge, same commitment, just drawn with a little extra swagger. Proof that serving the community doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun doing it. Sergeant Douglas even has hair now for the first time in years!

-Chief

01/27/2026

⚠️Travel Advisory⚠️

Well, the sun tried to help… it failed.
We know cabin fever is real. The kids are driving you nuts, raiding the fridge, and arguing over literally everything. One more day, we got this!

If you must leave in the morning, slow it way down, leave plenty of space to stop, and pretend you’re driving to a potluck with a crock pot in the front seat.

Help us keep you, your car, and our officers upright.

Stay warm and stay safe❄️🚔

-Chief

01/24/2026

⚠️Travel Advisory – Icy Road Conditions⚠️

The City of Mart Police Department advises the public that hazardous icy conditions are predicted on area roadways. Due to the increased risk to motorists, residents are strongly encouraged to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.

Bridges, overpasses, and shaded areas may be especially dangerous. If travel cannot be avoided, motorists should reduce speed, allow additional stopping distance, and exercise extreme caution.

The City of Mart Emergency Management will be opening a warming center at the Mart Community Center, located at 800 E. Bowie Street, Mart, Texas. The warming center will open at 12:00 PM on Saturday and remain open until 8:00 AM on Tuesday.

Officers will continue to monitor roadway conditions. The safety of our community remains our highest priority.

01/23/2026

City of Mart Police Department’s K9 Chance to get donation of body armor.

City of Mart Police Department, TX - K9 Chance will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Chance’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,348 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old, actively employed, and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

01/19/2026

The City of Mart Police Department proudly announces the graduation of Officer Cook from the Navarro College Police Academy. This ceremony marks the beginning of Officer Cook’s official service and commitment to upholding the law, protecting the public, and serving the community with integrity, professionalism, and dedication.

We congratulate Officer Cook on this achievement and wish him a safe and successful career in service to the City of Mart.

01/07/2026

!!!REMINDER!!!
Tonight at 6PM at the Mart Community Center there will be a very informative presentation regarding some of the online dangers facing our children. The dangers lurking online are changing fast and evolving and we will give you the tools to know what to watch out for.