City of Melissa Police Department

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, we remember.

As law enforcement officers, we understand the weight of answering the call. But we can never fully comprehend what the first responders who answered the call on September 11th, 2001, endured.

We admire their courage. We honor their sacrifice. We will never forget.

09/10/2026

National Night Out is less than a month away!

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and join us for an evening of community, connection, and fun! A few neighborhoods have already registered, and we’d love to see even more participate.

If your neighborhood hasn’t registered yet, please use the link below to sign up!

https://www.cityofmelissa.com/456/National-Night-Out

09/04/2026

A quick glance at our August Police Department Statistics.

Labor Day Reminder: The Public Safety Building lobby will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. Regular lobby hours will resume Tuesday, September 8th.

09/03/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT | SH 121 & MILLER RD.

The traffic signals at SH 121 and Miller Road are currently out. TxDOT is on scene, and temporary stop signs have been placed at the intersection.

Please treat the intersection as a four-way stop, use caution, and expect delays while crews work to resolve the issue.

09/02/2026

Lots of fun happening at the Melissa Public Library this week, and always! Be sure to check out Murder Mystery Game Night on Thursday, September 3rd, at 6:00 pm at the Public Safety Building!

08/31/2026

The City’s phone lines are currently down.

🚨 If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

If you have a non-emergency and need a Melissa Police Officer, please call Collin County Dispatch at 972-547-5350. Collin County Dispatch provides dispatch services for the Melissa Police Department.

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08/31/2026

The City’s phone lines are currently down.

🚨 If you have an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

If you have a non-emergency and need a Melissa Police Officer, please call Collin County Dispatch at 972-547-5350. Collin County Dispatch provides dispatch services for the Melissa Police Department.

Please share to help get the word out.

📞 Service Update

The City of Melissa is currently experiencing a phone service outage. At this time, we are unable to receive incoming calls.

Our team is working to restore service as quickly as possible. We will provide an update as soon as service has been restored.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

08/28/2026

Update: Roadway is open

TRAFFIC ALERT

All eastbound traffic on Melissa Road is being diverted onto Bryant Street due to a tractor-trailer in the ditch at Milrany Lane and Melissa Road.

Please avoid the area, expect delays, and be prepared for additional road closures as crews work the scene.

We will provide updates as they become available.

08/26/2026

⚠️ HIGHWAY CLOSURE ⚠️
HWY 75 north bound is closed at the Buc-ees Blvd exit. Traffic is being detoured to the 121 exit.

Please avoid the area.

08/24/2026

UPDATE: FANNIN ROAD IS NOW OPEN

Natural Gas Leak Notification: Road Closure Alert

Fannin Road is currently closed between Melissa Road and Palo Pinto Drive due to a natural gas leak.

⚠️ Please avoid the area and use an alternate route until the roadway reopens.

🚗 For school pickup: We recommend using Melissa Road to Cardinal Drive as an alternate route.

Emergency crews are on scene working to safely resolve the issue. We appreciate your patience and will provide updates as they become available.